File: Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno.
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved the sum of N1.968 billion for payment of examination fees for students at the basic and secondary education levels in the state.
A statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Ummanah in Uyo on Wednesday said the move reflects the governor’s resolve under his ARISE Agenda to sustain the free and compulsory education in the state
The governor directed the Ministry of Education and relevant departments and agencies to ensure urgent compliance and immediate implementation of the approval, with a mandate to facilitate the timely payment of all examination-related fees and prevent any student from being disadvantaged due to financial constraints.
“Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the payment of examination fees for students at the basic and secondary education levels amounting to N1.968 billion, as part of his administration’s sustained commitment to expanding access to quality education and reducing the “The approval reflects the governor’s resolve under the ARISE Agenda to sustain free and compulsory education and ensure that every Akwa Ibom child has access to quality learning opportunities and the necessary support to complete basic and secondary education”, the statement said. Related News Strengthening NELFUND: Future of education financing in Nigeria Oloyede’s transformative legacy at JAMB Flooding: Akwa Ibom gov orders demolition of buildings on drainage channels
