Akwa Ibom spends N1.5 billion annually on examinations in public schools – Official

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The Akwa Ibom government had declared a state of emergency in the education sector.

Commissioner for Education in Akwa Ibom State, Idongesit Etiebiet, said the state government spends N1.5 billion yearly on external examinations in public secondary schools in the state.

“The state government spends N1.5 billion on a yearly basis on external examinations for students in public secondary schools in the state. The commissioner said the governor has set a standard which requires that, at least, 80 per cent of the students must have As in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in the state.

“We are not just declaring a state of emergency in the education sector but also following through with tangible, visible and sustainable actions to massively revamp the sector.

 

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Paper don cost too?🤔

Oga na lie be this... pour lie... how many students dey the country and how many exam them dey write each year... people will just be lying anyhow... 1.5b my ass

Na wa o, unethical cash out

Wetin dem no use the money do?

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