Ekiti State’s government announces new education rules aimed at reducing costs for families. The state allows secondary school textbooks to be reused among siblings, rather than requiring each student to receive new books for every term or academic cycle. The policy also includes changes to how textbooks are reviewed or replaced, extending the review cycle to further ease expenses for parents and guardians.
In addition to the textbook measures, the government bans graduation parties. The directive is presented as part of a broader effort to limit financial pressures on households during key school events.
While the reporting focuses on parents’ costs and household budgeting, the measures are framed as part of the state’s overall education administration. The government’s announcements indicate that schools and families are expected to follow the new guidance for textbook handling and restrictions on graduation celebrations.
