The policy directive was contained in a memo dated August 15, 2025, and signed by the Commissioner for Education, Professor Bernard Ikegwuoha, with reference number MOEPS/COMMR/2025/VOL. 1/155. The circular, titled “Policy on Education for Public and Private Primary and Secondary Schools in Imo State”, was addressed to parents, guardians, and school proprietors.
According to the new policy, only Primary 6 pupils and Senior Secondary School 3 (SSS3) students are permitted to hold graduation ceremonies, in line with Nigeria’s 6-3-3-4 education structure.
“This policy aims to ensure that students, parents, guardians, stakeholders, and schools focus on the academic achievements of students at the end of their primary and secondary education cycles,” the Commissioner stated.
The government also moved to check what it described as the exploitative practice of schools introducing new textbooks annually. Professor Ikegwuoha directed that textbooks must now have a minimum lifespan of four years to allow siblings and other students to reuse them.
He warned proprietors of faith-based and private schools against deviating from the approved list of textbooks, stressing that stability in curriculum materials would improve learning outcomes.
“Proprietors are warned to desist from frequent changes of textbooks every academic year, as this practice can be financially burdensome for parents and undermines the quality of education,” the memo read.
The Commissioner further noted that enforcing textbook stability would not only reduce costs for families but also ensure uniformity in teaching and learning across schools in the state.
“By adopting the approved textbooks and allowing them to be used for the stipulated period, schools can promote a more efficient and effective learning environment,” he added.
The new education policy takes immediate effect.
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