Yusuf hails FG over NECO exam fee hike suspension

Abba Yusuf of Kano State has commended the Federal Government for suspending the increase in the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination fees.

This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Wednesday in Kano.

Muhammad said that Yusuf made the commendation while distributing appointment letters to 4,900 teachers for basic and secondary schools as well as the engagement of 3,688 Abba Gida-Gida BESDA Cohort V facilitators.

Yusuf described the federal government’s decision as a thoughtful intervention that would reduce the financial burden on millions of Nigerian families and promote access to quality education.

Yusuf further commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for implementing various reforms aimed at improving access to quality education under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

He also commended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) for their commitment towards promoting inclusive and affordable education nationwide.

He added that the timely release of UBEC counterpart funds had facilitated the construction and rehabilitation of schools as well as the implementation of other basic education projects across the state.

Yusuf reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the ministry, UBEC, NECO and other relevant agencies to investment in education for improved learning outcomes.