Yahaya Bello Pays N497m WAEC Fees For 15,033 Students

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has released N497 million for the payment of 2023 West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) examinations fees for 15,033 students enrolled in the state’s public schools. According to the governor, it is part of his administration’s commitment to free education and tackling the menace of out-of-school students in the state. “This is part of my administration’s commitment to free education and `Zero Out-of-School Policy’ for our young citizens to fulfil their God-given destinies. “It is also part of efforts at further improving the state’s educational system,’’ the governor’s media aide, Mr Onogwu Mohammed, quoted the governor as saying in a statement issued in Lokoja on Saturday. The governor said also that the disbursement of the money was also in realisation of his administration’s recent pledge to provide free education from primary to secondary school level within the state’s public schools. “This resolute step reflects my administration’s dedication to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to access quality education, regardless of his or her socioeconomic status. “The gesture is aimed to empower students to undertake crucial examinations without imposing any financial burden on their parents or guardians. “Furthermore, my administration won’t hesitate to penalise parents who fail to enrol their children in school. “This comprehensive approach to education underscores the state’s commitment to not only increase access to education, but also ensure active participation,’’ Gov. Bello added in the statement. Three of the 21 local government areas of Kogi led the list of benefitting students. Out of the 15,033 students, Dekina Local Government Area has the highest number of 1,867 beneficiaries, followed by Lokoja Local Government Area, with 1,569 beneficiaries, while Okene Local Government Area has 1,345 beneficiaries. 

UTME: CIEPUK partners varsities, NAPSP to award scholarships to outstanding students

The Chartered Institute of Educational Practitioners, United Kingdom (CIEPUK) is set to partner several institutions and the National Association of Private School Proprietors’ (NAPSP) to award scholarship to outstanding students in the just concluded 2023 JAMB/UTME examinations. Prof. Marcel Ezenwoye, the National President of CIEPUK, said the gesture was a way of rewarding excellence and encouraging hardworking students in the country. He said it was also in line with the Federal Government’s policies on inclusive, affordable and accessible education under the able watch of President Bola Tinubu and his vice Shettima. “CIEPUK is partnering several universities both within and outside the country to offer 50 percent scholarship to JAMB/UME students, so that for a semester, they pay N60,000 as tuition fees, N30,000 for hostel and N5,000 as medical fees. “CIEPUK therefore invites Jambites and other admission seekers for categorised scholarship to enable them study the course of their choice in any of our collaborating public and private Universities and polytechnics in Nigeria and overseas, for 2023/2024 academic session. “The list of tertiary institutions involved in the scholarship programme include; Hipdet University, Cameroon, Gideon Robert University, Lusaka, Zambia, St. Monica University, Cameroon, Paul University, Awka, Tansian University, Umunya Anambra State and Maduka University, Enugu State. “Others are Covenant Polytechnic, Owerri, Temple Gate Polytechnic, Aba and Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja,” he said. Ezenwoye explained that the 50 percent scholarship would cover part of the student’s tuition, hostel and other fees throughout their four-year period in which they are expected to study in the University of their choice. He added that other students with lower scores would also enjoy the 50 percent scholarship in the university of their choice, provided they apply between now and August 30. The don added that CIEPUK was also partnering NAPSP in the scholarship programme. He said this was in recognition of the invaluable role that NAPSP play in moulding the future of these youths. “We therefore cordially invite all school owners/principals to partner with us in giving them quality higher education and a secured future devoid of strike, cultism, gangsterism and other forms of vices that characterise our educational institutions today. “CIEPUK, hereby offers 20 students each registered NAPSP members our 50 percent scholarship to all the incoming students in the 2023/2024 academic session. “Admission forms are already on sale and first scholarship/admission screening interview holds on August 30th, 2023 at the Old Registrar’s office, Paul University, Awka at 12 noon prompt. “You can go to our website www.ciepuk.org.uk to confirm the courses we offer as well as call 08069030670, 07030808907 or visit CIEPUK Educators House, 39A First Avenue, Gwarimpa, Abuja, for more information.