The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a major policy shift aimed at restoring the integrity of the nation’s public examinations. The directive mandates a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) across both public and private secondary schools. This decisive action, that the FG Scraps SS3 Transfer Admissions, is a direct response to the persistent issue of widespread examination malpractice, particularly involving so-called “special centres.”
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The core rationale behind the Federal Government’s new policy is the direct link between last-minute student movement and examination fraud. The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement released on Sunday, December 14, 2025, and signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, explained that the decision was necessitated by:
- Growing Concerns Over Malpractice: The increasing incidence of examination irregularities, particularly the organized use of “special centres” during external examinations like WAEC and NECO, has severely undermined the credibility of the education system.
- Targeting Examination Advantages: The practice of schools accepting transfers right before final examinations is often done to facilitate cheating for students seeking illegitimate examination advantages, thereby distorting true academic performance.
The directive is not immediate but is slated to take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session, providing schools and administrators with an academic year to adjust their policies.
The new policy dictates a strict limitation on student enrollment in the senior secondary section:
- Allowed Admissions: Admissions and transfers will be restricted exclusively to Senior Secondary School One (SS1) and Senior Secondary School Two (SS2).
- Absolute Ban on SS3: Admission or transfer into SS3 will no longer be permitted under any circumstance across the country.
The Ministry emphasized that this measure is intended to ensure proper academic monitoring and promote continuity in teaching and learning, allowing students to be properly assessed over the full final three years of secondary education rather than just for the duration of the final examination period.
The Federal Ministry of Education has issued a stern directive to all school proprietors, principals, and administrators nationwide to comply fully with the new regulation.
The government warned that any violation of the new policy will attract appropriate sanctions in line with existing education regulations and guidelines. This uncompromising stance reflects the government’s commitment to upholding academic standards and restoring public confidence in the integrity of examinations conducted in Nigeria. The policy is viewed as a foundational step in a broader effort to sanitize the education sector.
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