Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has approved over N1 billion to cover registration fees for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) for students across the state.
The initiative, announced on Tuesday in Jalingo, covers examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), according to government sources.
The intervention is aimed at removing financial barriers that have prevented many eligible students from sitting the crucial examinations.
Officials said the policy is designed to ease the burden on parents and guardians while expanding access to education for thousands of students across the state.
The state government noted that the move forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen the education sector and improve academic performance among young people.
Observers have described the development as a significant investment in human capital, with expectations that it will boost examination participation rates and support long-term educational advancement in the state.
Education stakeholders also said the initiative highlights the administration’s sustained commitment to making education a central pillar for development and youth empowerment in Taraba.
