Governor Aiyedatiwa Allocates N634 Million for WAEC Fees of 23,048 Students
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the allocation of N634 million for the payment of the 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for students in public secondary schools across the state.
This initiative was announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Friday in Akure.
Alleviating Financial Burden for Parents
The payment of the WASSCE fees is part of the state government’s efforts to ease the financial burden on parents and guardians of secondary school students. The registration fees will cover 23,048 students who successfully passed the Joint Senior Secondary School II Promotion Examination conducted by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology.
A Longstanding Initiative to Promote Equal Access to Education
According to the statement, the payment of WASSCE registration fees has provided significant relief for parents, guardians, and stakeholders over the years, especially given the prevailing economic challenges. The WASSCE is a crucial academic milestone for students, providing a gateway to higher education and professional opportunities.
By ensuring that the state government covers the registration fees annually, the initiative promotes equitable access to education and allows all eligible candidates to participate in this essential examination without financial hindrance.
Commitment to Education and Equity
The statement also reaffirmed the Governor’s commitment to funding WASSCE registration fees as part of his administration’s policy to support education. This initiative reduces disparities among students from different socio-economic backgrounds and fosters greater educational equity in Ondo State.
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