The Kwara State Government has banned all public and private schools in the state from holding or conducting graduation, valedictory or similar end-of-session ceremonies for students.

The directive is in a letter signed by a Director in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Bunmi Osanupin on behalf of the Commissioner, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) received a letter addressed to the Chairman, State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Raheem Adaramaja on Friday in Ilorin.

The letter said the decision was taken keeping in view the prevailing security challenges and need to maintain order, safety and decorum within schools in the state.

All school owners, principals, headteachers and administrators must ensure strict compliance with this directive.

“Any school found in violation of this directive will be subject to appropriate sanctions under existing regulations.

“All concerned are advised to be guided accordingly by this notice,” the letter said.