Ondo State Governor Approves N634 Million For WASSCE Fees.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved N634 million for the payment of 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for students in public secondary schools across the state.
The approval, announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Friday in Akure, aims to ease the financial burden on parents and guardians.
According to the statement, the funding will cover the registration fees of 23,048 secondary school students who passed the Joint Senior Secondary School II Promotion Examination, conducted by the State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
“For years, the payment of WASSCE registration fees for public secondary school candidates in Ondo State has provided significant relief to parents, guardians, and stakeholders, especially amid prevailing economic challenges,” the statement read.
The government highlighted the importance of WASSCE as a crucial academic milestone, serving as a gateway to higher education and professional opportunities.
“Ensuring that the state government covers the registration fees annually promotes equitable access to education, allowing all eligible candidates to participate in this pivotal examination without financial hindrance. This initiative effectively reduces disparities among students from different socio-economic backgrounds,” the statement added.
Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining this policy, ensuring continued support for students in their academic pursuits.
