FG Moves To Checkmate Exams Malpractices, Bans Transfer Of Students To SS3 In Public, Private Schools

Federal Government through its Ministry of Education has moved to checkmate examination malpractices with a banning placed on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools nationwide

Director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry Boriowo Folasade who made this in a statement on Sunday says, “Admission or transfer into SS3 will no longer be permitted under any circumstance"

The policy according to the statement, will take effect from the next academic calendar 2026/27.

"Admissions and transfers will be restricted strictly to Senior Secondary School One (SS1) and Senior Secondary School Two (SS2)"

"This is part of the measures to address the “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,” the ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

“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 read partly.

The Federal Ministry of Education reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to maintaining academic standards, promoting fairness, and restoring credibility to public examinations across the country.