Lagos State Government Covers N1.5bn WASSCE Fees For 58,000 Students

Lagos State Government Covers N1.5bn WASSCE Fees For 58,000 Students

In a significant commitment to education, the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, under the leadership of Commissioner Tolani Alli-Balogun, has announced the allocation of N1.5 billion to register 58,000 students for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)…..READ ALSO Lagos State Government Fully Reopens Third Mainland Bridge

Commissioner Alli-Balogun made this announcement during a briefing on Thursday, commemorating the first year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. Governor Sanwo-Olu, upon his re-election, pledged unwavering support to the educational sector, a promise that the Lagos State government has consistently fulfilled.

Highlighting the government’s commitment, Commissioner Alli-Balogun stated, “The administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu has never defaulted on the payment of WASSCE fees of all public school SS3 students.” Over the past four years, the government has disbursed over N4.2 billion towards this endeavor.

For the current academic year (2024), Governor Sanwo-Olu has approved a budget of N1,571,076,000 to cover registration fees and associated costs for 58,188 SS3 students sitting for the WASSCE.

This announcement comes at a time when the West African Examination Council (WAEC) is gearing up to introduce computer-based examinations starting in 2024. Earlier this year, WAEC released the results of the inaugural CBT exam, known as the 2024–First Series, where 42.07% of candidates achieved credit and above in a minimum of five subjects.

This investment by the Lagos State government underscores its unwavering commitment to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to pursue their academic aspirations without financial barriers. Such initiatives are crucial in fostering a conducive learning environment and empowering the future leaders of Lagos State.

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