The Federal Government on Monday suspended the proposed upward review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination, following widespread public reactions and calls for a reconsideration of the plan.
The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement issued by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, announced that it had withdrawn the June 18, 2026, letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment to pave the way for broader consultations with key stakeholders before any final decision is taken.
The decision comes barely days after the proposed increase sparked criticism from students, parents, education stakeholders and civil society groups, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the National Association of Nigerian Students rejecting the planned hike and urging the government to reverse it over concerns about the rising cost of education.
According to the ministry, the suspension followed a directive by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who ordered that the proposal be placed on hold in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to transparent, inclusive and evidence-based policymaking.
