The Taraba State Government has presented cheques totaling more than ₦1.8 billion to major examination bodies to support the registration of students for external examinations across the state.
The presentation took place on Monday at the NECO Office in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, where the Commissioner for Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education, Mrs. Augustina Godwin, handed over the cheques on behalf of Governor Agbu Kefas.
Speaking during the ceremony, Godwin said the initiative was part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to improve access to education and ease the financial burden faced by parents and guardians.
She explained that the intervention would ensure that qualified students in public schools are able to register and participate in external examinations without financial obstacles.
According to her, the gesture further demonstrates the commitment of the Governor Agbu Kefas administration to strengthening the education sector through its free and compulsory education policy.
Godwin noted that the administration remains focused on creating opportunities for students across Taraba State to succeed academically and build a better future.
She added that education remains a top priority of the state government, stressing that more programmes and policies aimed at improving learning standards and expanding educational opportunities would continue to be implemented.
Representatives of the examination bodies who received the cheques commended the Taraba State Government for the support, describing the intervention as timely and beneficial to students throughout the state.
The event was attended by government officials, education stakeholders, school administrators, and representatives of various examination bodies.
Taraba Government Pays Over ₦1.8bn for Students’ External Examination Registration
