FG BANS ADMISSION, TRANSFER OF STUDENTS INTO SS3 NATIONWIDE FROM 2026/2027 SESSION
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in both public and private secondary schools across Nigeria.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.
According to the ministry, the policy, which will take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session, was introduced in response to growing concerns over the rising incidence of examination malpractice, particularly the use of so-called “special centres” during external examinations.
“The policy will 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),” the statement read.
It added that “admission or transfer into SS3 will no longer be permitted under any circumstance.”
The ministry explained that the decision was aimed at curbing the practice of moving students late into their secondary school education in order to gain unfair advantages during examinations.
“The measure is aimed at discouraging last-minute movement of students for examination-related advantages, ensuring proper academic monitoring, and promoting continuity in teaching and learning,” the statement noted.
The Federal Ministry of Education directed all school proprietors, principals and administrators across the country to ensure full compliance with the new policy.
“School proprietors, principals, and administrators nationwide have been directed to comply fully with the policy,” the ministry stated, warning that any violation would attract sanctions.
“Any violation will attract appropriate sanctions in line with existing education regulations and guidelines,” it added.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to education reforms, the ministry said the directive formed part of broader efforts to safeguard the integrity of public examinations and restore confidence in Nigeria’s education system.
“The Federal Ministry of Education reaffirms the Federal Government’s commitment to maintaining academic standards, promoting fairness, and restoring credibility to public examinations across the country,” the statement concluded.
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