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A Nigerian civil society group, CERON, has criticized the government's decision to increase registration fees for WAEC and NECO examinations to N50,000. The group argues the hike is insensitive to the current economic crisis and may increase the number of out-of-school children.
Why it matters
The policy change reflects the tension between government revenue needs and the accessibility of education during periods of high inflation.
A Civil Society Organization, the Campaign for Equal Rights and Opportunities for All Nigerians, CERON, has condemned the approval of the Federal Government to raise the registration fee for the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, to N50,000. A statement by the group's Secretary, Francis Odiir, described the decision as insensitive to the economic hardship confronting millions of Nigerians. This came after the Federal Ministry of Education’s directive approving the new registration fee for candidates sitting both examinations. "The organisation argued that the increase would place an additional financial burden on parents already struggling with rising food prices, inflation and the high cost of living. “Parents are already battling to provide food for their families, not to mention quality education.
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