Borno Pays ₦529.7m WASSCE Fees for 26,000 Students
The Borno State Government has paid ₦529.7 million to cover 2025 WASSCE fees for 26,158 final-year students in public schools.
Commissioner for Education, Lawan Wakilbe, said the move reflects Governor Zulum’s commitment to inclusive education. Since 2019, the state has spent over ₦4.1 billion on exam fees for 165,442 students. WAEC praised the state’s efforts, noting improved access and reduced out-of-school children despite security challenges.
