Zamfara Government Settles Over N3 Billion SSCE Fees Owed by Previous Administration
He revealed that the unpaid fees had prevented numerous students from receiving their results, thereby obstructing their enrollment in tertiary institutions across Nigeria for the past three years
AKACHI NOEL 
The Zamfara State Government has paid over N3 billion in outstanding Senior Secondary Schools Examination (SSCE) fees, a debt left by the previous administration. This development was disclosed by Alhaji Wadatau Madawaki, the State Commissioner for Science and Technical Education, during a press briefing on Tuesday.
Madawaki highlighted this payment as a significant achievement of Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration, underscoring its commitment to improving the state's education system. "Education is the bedrock of development for every society. That is why, immediately upon assuming office, the governor declared a state of emergency in the education sector," Madawaki stated.
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He revealed that the unpaid fees had prevented numerous students from receiving their results, thereby obstructing their enrollment in tertiary institutions across Nigeria for the past three years. The current administration’s settlement of these debts has now enabled students to obtain their results and proceed with their education.
The commissioner detailed ongoing efforts to address various challenges in the education sector, including infrastructure decay, a lack of teaching materials, inadequate libraries and laboratories, and a shortage of qualified teachers. Efforts include the renovation of 325 schools and improvements in training for education staff.
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This settlement of outstanding SSCE fees marks a pivotal step in the administration’s agenda to prioritize and enhance education within Zamfara State.
