The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending wider consultations with stakeholders.
The Federal Ministry of Education announced the suspension in a statement, saying it had withdrawn its June 18, 2026 letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment to allow for a comprehensive review of the proposal.
The ministry said the decision followed concerns and feedback from members of the public over the planned increase, adding that the review was initially proposed due to rising operational costs involved in conducting credible national examinations.
It listed logistics, security, printing of examination materials, technology deployment, quality assurance and other essential services as major factors contributing to the rising cost of examinations.
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, directed that the proposed increase be suspended in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive, transparent and evidence-based policymaking.
The ministry said the fresh review process would involve consultations with examination bodies, state ministries of education, school proprietors, administrators, parents’ associations, organised labour and other education stakeholders before any decision is reached.
It assured Nigerians that the proposed increase would not take effect until the consultation process is concluded, reaffirming the government’s commitment to students’ welfare, equitable access to education and responsible policymaking.
