The Niger State House of Assembly has passed a motion urging the state government to ban the growing trend of Marker’s Day and “Sign-Out” celebrations in schools.
The lawmakers are calling on Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to enact an executive order to stop these activities in all public and private secondary and tertiary institutions.
The move follows a motion presented by Hon. Muhammad Sani Idris, who represents the Tafa constituency.
He raised alarm over what he described as “rising misconduct and immoral behavior” linked to these celebrations.
According to him, what once began as a lighthearted tradition for final-year students has now spiraled into disturbing displays of indiscipline.
“The ongoing trend of signing out from schools, which is presumably intended to be a celebration by final-year students, has recently been characterised by unruly behaviour and misconduct,” Hon. Idris said during the House session.
The motion received unanimous backing from fellow lawmakers, who agreed that public concern over the issue is well-founded.
They emphasized the urgent need to restore discipline and values within educational institutions in the state.
Moreover, Hon. Idris noted that such events have become opportunities for inappropriate conduct, sometimes even involving dangerous behavior.
He argued that this trend poses a serious threat to the foundational mission of education in the state.
He stressed that Niger State’s education system is built to promote both intellectual and moral growth, not to serve as a stage for unregulated behavior under the guise of celebration.
The lawmakers’ resolution is now before the state governor, with a strong appeal for an executive order banning sign-out ceremonies in schools.
If signed, the order would apply across all public and private schools and tertiary institutions within the state.
