The Kano State Government has approved the allocation of ₦2,910,682,780 to cover the 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) and National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) fees for 119,903 economically disadvantaged students.
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Dr. Umar Doguwa, the Commissioner of Education for the state, made this announcement on Thursday, June 6, during a press briefing in Kano.
Dr. Doguwa clarified that students who showcased their academic abilities by achieving at least four credits in any subject during the state’s recent qualifying exams (mock) would be eligible for registration.
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Dr. Doguwa emphasized that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s dedication to assisting students facing financial challenges and ensuring they do not miss out on crucial educational opportunities motivated the decision.
According to Daily Trust, the financial assistance breakdown indicates that the government will cover ₦24,250 per student for NECO and ₦21,000 per student for NBAIS.
Dr. Doguwa pointed out that while there was a suggestion to subsidize fees only for students with eight credits, Governor Yusuf chose to extend this assistance to any student with four credits in any subject.
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