Kwara State Government Sets NECO Registration Fee at N28,500

The Kwara State Government has declared that the National Examination Council (NECO) registration fee for students intending to take the 2024 examinations will be N28,500.

This decision was confirmed by the State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, on February 27, 2024.

The government has also issued a warning to all Senior Secondary School Principals across the state to avoid any unauthorized fees for NECO.

The warning was made during a floating exercise that marked the beginning of registration for the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination.

According to the Press Secretary in the Ministry, Peter Amogbonjaye, the approved total fee for the national examination in 2024 is N28,500 per student.

This includes NECO Fee of N22,250:00; E-registration charges of N1,250:00; Administrative charges of N2,000; Four-figure table at N500:00; Waterproof certificate and jacket/folder at N500 and N2500 respectively.

Commissioner Modibbo-Kawu stressed that the government will not accept any extra fees from principals, other than the approved fee for NECO set by the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development.

He urged the principals to refrain from any actions that could tarnish the government’s reputation, warning that violators will face severe legal consequences.

Furthermore, he advised them against supporting or participating in any form of examination malpractice, emphasizing that the current administration has a strict zero-tolerance policy towards such practices.

The Commissioner also expressed his gratitude for the unwavering dedication of the principals in fostering strong working partnerships with the State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, thereby elevating the standards of education in the State.

The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission’s Executive Chairman, Mallam Bello Abubakar, also commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the accomplishments in the education sector in the state.

He encouraged teachers to remain committed and dedicated to their statutory duties in light of the Governor’s continued support for their welfare.

The Kwara State Government’s decision to set the NECO registration fee at N28,500 is aimed at maintaining high standards in the education sector and ensuring that students have access to quality education.