The Niger State House of Assembly has asked Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to issue an executive order banning sign-out celebrations in all secondary and tertiary institutions across the state.
The call followed a motion moved by Hon. Mohammed Sani Idris (Tafa Constituency), who raised concern over the descent of the celebrations into chaos, violence, and misconduct. He said what began as a harmless tradition has now turned into an avenue for students to settle scores, destroy property, and disrupt academic activities.
He cited recent incidents in Kontagora, where sign-out activities turned violent and led to the tearing of exam papers, forcing two schools to abandon their final examinations.
Other lawmakers expressed similar concerns. Hon. Muhammad Alhaji Haruna (Bida South) said the celebrations have become a “bazaar of gangsterism and immoral acts”, while Hon. Murtala Badaru (Suleja) noted increasing public outcry. Deputy Speaker, Hon. Afiniki Eunice Dauda, who presided over the sitting, pledged to work with the governor and the Ministry of Education to implement the proposed ban.