Suspension of Examination Fees: A Victory for the People
I received the welcome news of the suspension of the newly introduced examination fees with relief. This is a victory for the Nigerian people.
While I commend the authorities for listening to the widespread public outcry and suspending the policy, it must be said that the fee was an unnecessary burden that should never have been introduced at this time of great hardship, when we should be doing everything possible to invest in basic education and reduce the millions of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
At a time when many families are struggling to make ends meet, access to education should be expanded, not restricted. Education is a fundamental right and a public good, not a source of government revenue.
Imposing multiple fees at the basic education level risks denying many children their right to education. At that stage, the State has a duty to invest in educating and preparing its citizens for productive lives, not to erect financial barriers that keep them out of school.
True leadership is demonstrated not only by making decisions but also by having the humility to reverse policies that impose unnecessary hardship on the people. Many other anti-people policies deserve similar reconsideration.
I thank the citizens, parents, and advocacy groups whose voices made this reversal possible.
A New Nigeria is Possible. -PO
- he increased NECO from 30,000 to 50,000
- he removed general electricity subsidy
- he increased tertiary institution’s tuition fees
- he also increased international passport fees from 50,000 to 100,000 last year
Nigerians are being priced out of basic civic entitlements. This is bad leadership!!
Get your PVC!!!
The FG has increased WAEC, NECO Examination Fee From N27,500 to N50,000 for 2027. That's about 82% increase.
Create hard policies for the poor, then turn around and blame Davido for not helping the poor. 😂😂