Akwa Ibom Approves ₦1.968 Billion for WAEC, NABTEB, BECE, Other Examination Fees

The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved ₦1.968 billion for the payment of examination fees for students in public basic and secondary schools across the state.

Governor Umo Eno disclosed this in a post shared on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, July 14, 2026, describing the approval as part of his administration's commitment to ensuring that no child is denied access to education because of financial constraints.

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In his official posts, the governor wrote;

"I have approved ₦1.968 billion for the payment of examination fees for Akwa Ibom students at the basic and secondary education levels.

The approval covers ₦1.368 billion for WASSCE and related expenses, ₦50 million for NABTEB, and ₦550 million for Common Entrance, BECE, promotion examinations and entrance examinations into our specialised schools.

With the additional ₦1.3 billion already committed to the 2025/2026 bursary scheme, our administration has invested over ₦3.2 billion in education through these approvals. This reflects our commitment to free and compulsory education and ensuring that no Akwa Ibom child is denied an opportunity to learn because of financial difficulty."

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The latest approval brings the state's total investment in education-related interventions through examination fees and bursary support to more than ₦3.2 billion, reinforcing the government's policy of free and compulsory education and expanding access to learning opportunities for students across Akwa Ibom State.

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