Gov. Soludo Bans Graduation Ceremonies, Christmas Parties in Anambra Schools

Gov. Soludo Bans Graduation Ceremonies, Christmas Parties in Anambra Schools

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has banned graduation ceremonies and Christmas parties in all schools across the state to ease financial pressure on parents and guardians.

Speaking during an All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) campaign rally in Awka North on Friday, ahead of the November 8 governorship election, Soludo said the decision is part of efforts to make education more affordable and equitable.

He expressed concern that many schools—government, private, and mission-owned—had turned education into a source of unnecessary financial burden for struggling families.

“This directive applies to all schools in Anambra. We are setting basic standards to ensure poor parents are not made to spend excessively because their children are in school,” he said.

Soludo also announced a ban on the use of textbooks designed for students to write in, explaining that such books prevent them from being reused by younger siblings. “Once a child finishes a class, he should be able to pass on his textbooks,” he said.

The governor criticized schools for organizing elaborate “graduation ceremonies” for pupils advancing from one class to another, describing the practice as exploitative since it often requires parents to pay for special gowns or uniforms.

“Even Christmas parties should not be funded by parents. These are unnecessary expenses,” Soludo declared.

He warned that the state government would begin strict enforcement of the new policy, adding that any school found violating it would be sealed. “We will begin enforcement immediately, and if your school fails to comply, we will close it. You can go to court—we will meet there,” he said.

Soludo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing quality, accessible, and affordable education for every child in Anambra State.

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