Victory for Nigerians – Peter Obi on suspension of N50,000 WAEC, NECO fees
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The suspension of the N50,000 fee hike for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination is a significant development for Nigerian students and their families, who will no longer face a substantial financial burden to access these critical exams. This decision is a testament to the growing public pressure on the government to prioritize education accessibility and affordability. The move is also a potential boon for the country's education sector, which has long struggled with issues of equity and inclusivity.
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the suspension of the recent hike in the fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE, as victory for Nigerians. The suspension was announced in a statement by the Director of Press […] Victory for Nigerians – Peter Obi on suspension of N50,000 WAEC, NECO fees
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