Gov. Aiyedatiwa Pays N634m WAEC Fees for 23,048 Ondo Students
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the sum of 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 Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, announced this in a statement on Friday in Akure, highlighting that the initiative is aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and guardians.
According to the statement, the registration covers 23,048 secondary school students who successfully passed the Joint Senior Secondary School II Promotion Examination conducted by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology.
“Over the years, the payment of WASSCE registration fees for public secondary school candidates in Ondo State has been a significant relief for parents, guardians, and stakeholders alike, especially in the face of prevailing economic challenges,” the statement noted.
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It further emphasized the importance of the WASSCE as a crucial academic milestone that opens doors to higher education and professional opportunities.
“Ensuring that the state government covers the registration fees annually invariably 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 varying socio-economic backgrounds,” the statement added.
Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to funding WASSCE registration as part of its broader policy to support education and ensure no child is left behind due to financial constraints.
