Governor Approves N580m for SSCE Registration of Over 20,000 Students
The Gombe State Executive Council (SEC) has approved a sum of N580 million for the payment of registration fees for over 20,000 students sitting for various Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) in 2025 across the state.
This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Ethical Orientation, Hon. Mijinyawa Ardo Tilde, after the 45th executive council meeting. He led other council members during the press briefing.
The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Aishatu Umar Maigari, highlighted that the Gombe State Government has consistently funded SSCE payments since 2019. This initiative is aimed at alleviating financial burdens on parents and ensuring that indigent students can complete their secondary education without hindrances.
The approval covers the registration fees for 20,477 students in the state, including 18,723 indigent students for WAEC, 110 students under the Exchange Programme Officer, 58 students from Special Schools, 1,368 students for NABTEB, and 219 students from Arabic colleges for NBAIS.
This funding is part of the state government’s ongoing commitment to supporting education and ensuring equal opportunities for students across Gombe.