Students in Kebbi State will no longer hold sign-out processions or graduation celebrations after completing their secondary school examinations following a ban by the Kebbi State Hisbah Board.
The directive, which applies to both public and private secondary schools across the state, was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi by the Board’s Director of Shari’ah, Surajo Usman Kamba.
According to the statement, principals and proprietors of all public and private secondary schools have been directed not to organise or permit sign-out processions, graduation celebrations or any related gatherings after students conclude their examinations.
“The Board has directed all principals and proprietors of public and private secondary schools to ensure that no sign-out procession or graduation-related gathering is organised after the completion of examinations,” the statement read in part.
The Board said the decision was taken to safeguard the moral upbringing of students and ensure that post-examination activities align with Islamic teachings and the cultural values of Kebbi State.
“This measure is aimed at safeguarding the moral upbringing of our young people and promoting compliance with Islamic teachings and the cherished values of the people of Kebbi State,” the statement added.
It appealed to parents, school administrators and other stakeholders to support the directive by ensuring strict compliance.
“We call on parents, school authorities and all relevant stakeholders to cooperate fully with this directive and ensure that it is strictly observed in the interest of our children and society,” it stated.
The Hisbah Board reaffirmed its commitment to promoting discipline, morality and social order across the state.
“The Board remains committed to promoting discipline, morality and social order in Kebbi State as part of its mandate to uphold ethical and religious values,” the statement further stressed.
Kebbi Bans Secondary School Sign-Out Celebrations
Students in Kebbi State will no longer hold sign-out processions or graduation celebrations after completing their secondary school examinations following a ban by the Kebbi State Hisbah Board.
The directive, which applies to both public and private secondary schools across the state, was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi by the Board’s Director of Shari’ah, Surajo Usman Kamba.
According to the statement, principals and proprietors of all public and private secondary schools have been directed not to organise or permit sign-out processions, graduation celebrations or any related gatherings after students conclude their examinations.
“The Board has directed all principals and proprietors of public and private secondary schools to ensure that no sign-out procession or graduation-related gathering is organised after the completion of examinations,” the statement read in part.
The Board said the decision was taken to safeguard the moral upbringing of students and ensure that post-examination activities align with Islamic teachings and the cultural values of Kebbi State.
“This measure is aimed at safeguarding the moral upbringing of our young people and promoting compliance with Islamic teachings and the cherished values of the people of Kebbi State,” the statement added.
It appealed to parents, school administrators and other stakeholders to support the directive by ensuring strict compliance.
“We call on parents, school authorities and all relevant stakeholders to cooperate fully with this directive and ensure that it is strictly observed in the interest of our children and society,” it stated.
The Hisbah Board reaffirmed its commitment to promoting discipline, morality and social order across the state.
“The Board remains committed to promoting discipline, morality and social order in Kebbi State as part of its mandate to uphold ethical and religious values,” the statement further stressed.
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