Benue Govt bans compulsory extra lessons in schools

Benue tightens school rules, bans phones, extra lessons, bullying

Benue State tightens school rules, banning mobile phones, extra lessons, and bullying. Learn about the new policies for private and public schools.

As schools resume, Benue State issues rules on textbooks, after-class lessons, graduation ceremonies

The government said Parent-Teacher Associations must obtain approval before organising any after-school lessons, which must not be compulsory.

Benue Govt bans compulsory extra lessons in schools

The Benue State government has banned compulsory extra lessons in schools across the state as pupils and students resume for the 2026/2027 academic session. Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Margaret Adamu, announced the directive during a press conference in Makurdi on Monday. Adamu said schools would no longer be permitted to compel learners to attend […] Benue Govt bans compulsory extra lessons in schools

Benue govt bans phones, compulsory extra lessons, junior class graduations in schools

The Benue State Government has prohibited schools across the state from forcing pupils and students to participate in extra lessons outside regular school hours as the 2026/2027 academic session begins. The Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Margaret Adamu, disclosed the directive on Monday during a press briefing in Makurdi. According to the commissioner, schools […]

“Benue Bans Mobile Phones, Extra Lessons In Schools” — Govt Says Measures Will Cut Parents’ Costs, Improve Discipline And Protect Learners

The Benue State Government has announced a series of new directives for public and private schools across the state, banning the use of mobile phones during school hours, prohibiting extra lessons after regular classes and restricting unauthorised access to schools by individuals, non-governmental organisations and other external bodies. Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Margaret […]

Benue bans compulsory extra lessons in schools - NewsTmes.com.ng

The Benue State Government has introduced stricter measures to regulate activities in schools across the state, banning compulsory extra lessons, restricting the use of non-transferable textbooks and limiting graduation ceremonies to designated exit classes. The Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr Margaret Adamu, announced the directives on Monday while briefing journalists at the ministry’s …