By Seyi Babalola
Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Governor of Kogi State, has authorized the immediate distribution of N497 million for the payment of 2023 West Africa Examination Council examination fees for students registered in the state’s public institutions.
This was said in a statement published on Saturday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed.
According to him, “The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has approved the immediate disbursement of N497 million for the payment of the 2023 West Africa Examination Council examination fees for students enrolled in the state’s public schools.
“The disbursement is also in the realisation of the administration’s recent pledge to provide free education from primary to secondary school level within Kogi State’s public schools, underscoring the government’s unwavering commitment to implementing the ‘Zero out-of-school policy’ in the state.
“This resolute step reflects the administration’s dedication to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to access quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic status. It aims to empower students to undertake crucial examinations without imposing any financial burden on their parents or guardians.”
Bello had recently emphasised that his administration would penalise parents “who fail to enroll their children in school under his leadership.”
