May 29: Some states still owe us fees - WAEC
While many state governments wind down for a new administration from May 29, some still owe the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) the Secondary School Certificate Examination of West Africa (WASSCE) of 2022 registered for their students.
The Head of WAEC Nigeria National Office, Mr. Patrick Areghan, gave the hint in an exclusive interview with Nigerian Tribune when asked about the latest information regarding which states have to pay the exam fees of the organization for the last year.
He said while he wouldn't mention the states involved or how much they owe to protect them from people politicizing the case, he said some of them still owe the organization a substantial sum of money.
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He said the WEAC would continue to engage them to speak to pay their bills even after May 29, when some governors would not return to the seat since the government is continuous.
Areghan further explained that WAEC as an organization would not like to embarrass any governor whether they come from or not, hence the reason for not disclosing details about them.
According to him, even if a new governor comes to the seat, the person will certainly inherit both the assets and liabilities of the previous government, and WASSCE fees will not be exempt.
“We are therefore hopeful that the new government of the affected states and all other states in the country will take the financing of education in their respective states more seriously,” he stressed.
>However, the payment of WASSCE fees for final year students in public secondary schools by the state government has been one of the strong political campaign strategies used by politicians to gain and retain power in many states of the federation.
And unfortunately, some of them still registered their students for the exam on credit, as in the case in question, leaving the WAEC chasing after them for payment.
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While many state governments wind down for a new administration from May 29, some still owe the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) the Secondary School Certificate Examination of West Africa (WASSCE) of 2022 registered for their students.
The Head of WAEC Nigeria National Office, Mr. Patrick Areghan, gave the hint in an exclusive interview with Nigerian Tribune when asked about the latest information regarding which states have to pay the exam fees of the organization for the last year.
He said while he wouldn't mention the states involved or how much they owe to protect them from people politicizing the case, he said some of them still owe the organization a substantial sum of money.
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He said the WEAC would continue to engage them to speak to pay their bills even after May 29, when some governors would not return to the seat since the government is continuous.
Areghan further explained that WAEC as an organization would not like to embarrass any governor whether they come from or not, hence the reason for not disclosing details about them.
According to him, even if a new governor comes to the seat, the person will certainly inherit both the assets and liabilities of the previous government, and WASSCE fees will not be exempt.
“We are therefore hopeful that the new government of the affected states and all other states in the country will take the financing of education in their respective states more seriously,” he stressed.
>However, the payment of WASSCE fees for final year students in public secondary schools by the state government has been one of the strong political campaign strategies used by politicians to gain and retain power in many states of the federation.
And unfortunately, some of them still registered their students for the exam on credit, as in the case in question, leaving the WAEC chasing after them for payment.
READ ALSO IN NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Tags: fresh May 29 ahead of WAEC
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