Adamawa State Government Allocates N2.4 Billion for WASSCE and NECO Fees
Additionally, he stated that over N500 million has been released by the government to pay scholarship allowances for indigenes of Adamawa State studying in tertiary institutions.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Adamawa State Government has announced that it is allocating a total of N2.4 billion to cover the registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO) for final year secondary school students. This information was revealed by Mr. Humwashi Wonisikou, the Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Yola.
Wonisikou emphasized that this allocation aims to alleviate the financial burden on parents and ensure that students can sit for their examinations without hindrance. Additionally, he stated that over N500 million has been released by the government to pay scholarship allowances for indigenes of Adamawa State studying in tertiary institutions.
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The Fintiri-led administration reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing education as a fundamental pillar of development. In line with this commitment, the state government has also disbursed grants totaling N50,000 each to 10,000 women and youth to support small-scale businesses and farming activities.
Wonisikou highlighted that these measures are part of the government's efforts to mitigate the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy. He further explained that the grant distribution will be conducted in phases, with an additional 10,000 youths set to benefit from the scheme in the coming months.
The Adamawa State Government aims to encourage its citizens to engage in farming while simultaneously ensuring access to education for their children and wards.
