BREAKING: Federal Government Suspends WASSCE, NECO Examination Fee Increase After Public Outcry

The Federal Government has suspended the recent increase in examination fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) following widespread public criticism.

The decision was announced on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education, marking a temporary halt to the controversial fee adjustment that had sparked concerns among parents, students and education stakeholders across the country.

The proposed increase had attracted strong backlash, with many Nigerians warning that higher examination fees would place additional financial pressure on families already grappling with rising living costs.

Responding to the growing criticism, the Federal Government confirmed that the implementation of the new fee regime has now been suspended.

The Ministry of Education disclosed the development in an official statement but did not immediately indicate how long the suspension would last or whether a new review of the fees would be conducted.

The government is expected to provide further clarification on the next steps, including any future decisions regarding examination registration costs for WASSCE and NECO candidates.

The suspension is expected to bring relief to thousands of students and parents preparing for upcoming external examinations across Nigeria.