WASSCE, NECO Fee Increase Paused Pending Consultations

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

In a statement, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Folashade Boriowo, said the letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment, dated June 18, 2026, has been withdrawn to allow for a comprehensive review and wider consultations with all relevant stakeholders before a final decision is made.
The Ministry said it acknowledges the concerns and constructive feedback received from the public and appreciates the interest shown by Nigerians in issues relating to access to quality education.
According to the statement, the proposed review was necessitated by prevailing economic realities and the rising cost of conducting credible national examinations. It noted that examination registration fees have remained largely unchanged for several years despite significant increases in operational costs, including logistics, security, printing of examination materials, technology deployment, quality assurance, and other essential services required to maintain the integrity and credibility of public examinations.
The statement added that the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has directed that the proposal be placed on hold in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive, transparent, and evidence-based policymaking.