The Federal Ministry of Education has banned the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools nationwide.
“Admission or transfer into SS3 will no longer be permitted under any circumstance,” the ministry said in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.
The policy will take effect from the next academic calendar 2026/27.
Admissions and transfers will be restricted strictly to Senior Secondary School One (SS1) and Senior Secondary School Two (SS2).