Gombe pays N500m exam fees for indigent students
The Gombe government says it has expended N500 million on payment of external examination fees for indigent students in the state.
The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Aishatu Maigari, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Gombe.
She said payments were made in respect of candidates for the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), the National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB), and the Student Exchange programme.
“Gov. Inuwa Yahaya’s vision is not limited to easing the financial burdens on the parents but reshaping the entire educational infrastructure in the state.
“This significant investment is an indication of his administration’s commitment to inclusive, accessible, and future-focused education.
“The initiative is part of reforms aimed at empowering young people with the knowledge and skills needed for a self-reliant and productive future,” she said.
Maigari said the state government also upgraded five mega schools, equipped with modern facilities such as ICT centres, solar systems, roads, and staff quarters.
She said the state government accorded a premium to the teacher development programmes in line with global best practices.
“Teachers received specialised training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in education, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and Agricultural Sciences.”
