The Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammed, has approved the release of one hundred million Naira to the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, as payment to enable Zamfara students to write their 2021 Examination.
A statement by his Press Secretary, Jamilu Iliyasu, said the down payment of the one hundred million Naira, is part of the settlement of the present administration’s obligation to WAEC, in favour of Zamfara State indigenes, for the 2021 Examinations.
The Governor expressed the appreciation of his administration to the Minister of Education and WAEC Secretariat, for their understanding and concern for
education in the state, despite the huge backlog owed WAEC by the state government, inherited from the past administration.
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Governor Mohammed noted with satisfaction, the support of the Federal Ministry of Education to the state Government, pointing out that, the ministry has supported the state by giving all the required considerations to the teeming candidates of Zamfara State for WAEC, not only to release their results, but also allow them to sit for subsequent examinations.
He said his administration will continue to meet its obligations, as part of measures to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people, especially the young generation, through the provision of a sound education to them.
The governor reiterated that, education being the catalyst for achieving greatness, is receiving the topmost priority by the present administration, which is why the state government, immediately released the payment of one hundred million Naira down payment to WAEC.
It added, that the effort will certainly give peace of mind to many candidates and parents in the state.
(Editor : Paul Akhagbemhe)
