Politics

Nigeria's Exam Fee Hike: Atiku Warns of Education Crisis

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar fiercely criticizes the Nigerian government's decision to nearly double WAEC and NECO examination fees, projecting a surge in out-of-school children. This move demonstrates insensitivity to the economic plight of Nigerian families, jeopardizing access to education for the struggling populace. Atiku brands the policy as cruel and a dereliction of constitutional duty.

InformationNG·July 13, 2026AI-curated

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the federal government’s proposed N50,000 fee for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) will deny children from poor and middle-income families access to education. The former vice-pre

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