The Sokoto State Government has banned all forms of “signing-out” celebrations by graduating students in secondary schools across the state.
The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof Ahmad Ladan Ala, announced the directive on Thursday, citing increasing cases of student misconduct, vandalism and public disturbances linked to the practice.
According to Ala, the tradition – common among final-year students to mark the end of their exams – has strayed from its original purpose and now poses concerns to discipline and academic values.
“All principals have been directed to prevent students from organising or participating in any signing-out activities, whether within or outside school premises,” the commissioner said.
The directive, which applies to both public and private schools, was signed by the Director of Examination Matters, Abubakar Abdullahi, and is to be enforced across the state.
Parents and guardians were also urged to discourage their children from taking part in the banned activities.
