By HeapNews
In a significant move to ease the financial burden on parents and guardians, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the sum of N633,918,000 for the payment of registration fees for public secondary school students taking the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The approval, given on Friday, will cover 23,048 students who passed the Joint Senior Secondary School II Promotion Examination conducted by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized the importance of education in the state’s development agenda.
“This initiative is a testament to our unwavering commitment to ensuring that no child is denied the opportunity to sit for this crucial examination due to financial constraints. Education remains at the heart of our administration’s ‘OUR-EASE’ policy thrust,” he stated.
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Parents and stakeholders have welcomed the move, calling it a relief amid economic challenges.
A parent, Mrs. Funke Adewale, expressed gratitude, saying: “This is a big relief for many families struggling to make ends meet. The governor has shown that he truly prioritizes education.”
Similarly, an education expert, Mr. Dele Ogunleye, commended the gesture, noting that it would encourage students to focus on their studies without the fear of financial limitations.
Over the years, the Ondo State Government has consistently funded WASSCE registration for public school candidates, ensuring equitable access to education and reducing disparities among students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.