By Hassan Ibrahim
The Bauchi State Government has approved the release of N888,507,400 to cover external examination fees and JAMB registration for 24,917 secondary school students across the state.
The State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists in Bauchi. He said the approval, granted by Governor Bala Mohammed, is aimed at ensuring that eligible students are not denied the opportunity to sit for critical examinations due to financial constraints.
According to the commissioner, the intervention will fund the registration of: 22,646 students for the National Examinations Council (NECO), 2,064 students for the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and 207 students for the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS)
In addition, 6,562 students will benefit from registration for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, including Computer-Based Test (CBT) training.
Overall, 24,917 students in public secondary schools across Bauchi State are expected to benefit from the initiative.
The commissioner described the approval as a significant investment in the education sector, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to expanding access, promoting equity, and improving academic performance in public schools.
Ibrahim commended Governor Bala Mohammed for what he described as a timely intervention, noting that the gesture would ease the financial burden on parents and guardians while positioning thousands of students for higher education and future career advancement.
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