The House of Representatives has denied the move to force Federal government to provide free WAEC, JAMB to all Nigerians in 2023/2024.
The House of Representatives has rejected a motion that sought to compel the federal government to make the 2023/2024 secondary school examination free for all Nigerians.
JAMB, NECO, and WAEC should be free for this academic session, according to a motion proposed by Anamero Dekeri, but the lawmakers objected.
The Nigerian public is still protesting the parliamentarians’ decision to spend billions on official vehicles at the time this motion is being made.
According to Dekeri’s motion, the federal government ought to assist low-income households since it has already made financial savings by eliminating the petroleum subsidy.
According to the legislator, the Ministry of Education ought to make the exams free.
“Urge the Ministry of Education to declare 2023 and 2024 WAEC, NECO and JAMB examinations registration free, to enable the common man have a direct benefit of fuel subsidy removal palliatives,” Dekeri’s prayer reads.
Following the presentation of the motion, it was met with stiff opposition from members of the House.
The Majority Leader, Julius Ihonvbere moved an amendment that lawmakers should instead fund the free examination. But the amendment was countered by Ado Doguwa, who said members are already paying the fees.
Following a long debate, Awaji Abiante moved a motion for the House to step it down, and it was adopted unanimously.
