The Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has prohibited signing-out activities and related practices in all educational institutions across the state, citing growing concerns over student misconduct.
The directive was contained in a circular issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam, and copied to Governor Dauda Lawal, security agencies, school authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
According to the ministry, signing-out activities organised by final-year students have increasingly become avenues for “gross misconduct, indecent behaviour, and other disturbing activities,” which contradict the moral and academic values upheld by the state’s education system.
To address the trend, the ministry ordered the immediate suspension of all signing-out activities in schools.
It also directed all institutions to convene mandatory meetings with stakeholders to ensure proper dissemination and enforcement of the directive. Parents and guardians were further advised to caution their children and wards against participating in such acts.
The ministry warned that strict penalties would be imposed on violators, including teachers, students, and other responsible officials.
“Any teacher found aiding or condoning such acts will face serious disciplinary measures, ranging from a query to a final written warning, suspension, or demotion,” the circular stated.
For students, penalties include the withholding or cancellation of results, as well as the possibility of repeating their final year where necessary.
Security agencies and school security personnel have also been directed to ensure strict monitoring and compliance, while religious and community leaders were urged to support the initiative by reinforcing moral guidance among youths.
“The Ministry is restating the state government’s commitment to discipline, academic excellence, and the protection of moral standards in all schools across Zamfara State,” it emphasised.
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