Lagos Parents Strain Under Rising Costs of School Graduations
Education stakeholders and parents in Lagos express concern over escalating expenses tied to school graduation ceremonies, calling for moderation.
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Lagos parents are facing mounting financial pressure due to the rising costs of school graduation ceremonies, according to recent reports.
Education stakeholders have raised concerns about the growing extravagance of these events, urging schools and families to adopt more moderate approaches. "The growing extravagance around school graduations calls for moderation," said education stakeholders who spoke with journalists, as reported by Peoples Gazette.
Parents echoed these concerns. Mrs Mojisola Fatai, whose son and daughter are both graduating from JSS 3, said she was grateful to witness the milestone but described the financial burden as enormous. Her experience reflects a broader trend affecting families across the city, according to Vanguard News.
The cost of gowns, caps, professional photography, event venues, and celebratory parties has increased significantly in recent years, turning what was once a modest occasion into a major expense. While schools often set guidelines for graduation activities, the competitive nature of social expectations has driven up spending.
Both Peoples Gazette and Vanguard News reported on the issue on July 12, 2026, highlighting the shared concern among parents and educators about the sustainability of current practices.