The Federal Government has announced a nationwide prohibition on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools.
The government said the directive followed growing concerns over the increasing incidence of examination malpractice, including the use of “so-called special centres during external examinations, which undermine the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s education system.”
In a statement yesterday in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations nin the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the government said the policy would take effect from the next academic calendar 2026/’27 with admissions and transfers now restricted strictly to Senior Secondary School One (SS1) and Senior Secondary School Two (SS2).
It added that admission or transfer into SS3 will no longer be permitted under any circumstances.
The ministry explained that the measure aims to discourage last-minute movement of students for examination-related advantages to ensure proper academic monitoring and promote continuity in teaching and learning.
“School proprietors, principals, and administrators nationwide have been directed to comply fully with the policy, as any violation will attract appropriate sanctions in line with existing education regulations and guidelines,” the statement said.
The ministry reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to maintaining academic standards, promoting fairness, and restoring credibility to public examinations across the country.
