Mixed Reactions Trail Nationwide Crackdown on Graduation ‘Sign-Out’ Culture

The long-standing Nigerian “sign-out” tradition, where graduating students joyfully spray farewell messages across white shirts, is undergoing dramatic change as state governments and institutions clamp down on the practice. The Sokoto State Government first stirred national debate on July 24, 2025, when it prohibited all sign-out ceremonies in secondary schools. Officials said the ritual had […]