Delta govt reinforces ban against graduation parties, warns school heads of consequences

The Delta State government has reminded private school owners across the state of the outright ban on graduation parties and all associated end-of-session celebrations.
It maintained that any institution found flouting the directive will face severe penalties, including a potential five-year closure.
The reminder follows the recent discovery that school administrators across the state have reportedly begun notifying parents and staff of the end-of-session activities now fast approaching.
The Delta State government had, in September 2025, announced the ban on lavish graduation parties in private schools, describing the trend as an “unnecessary financial burden” on families.
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