LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has ordered the immediate reduction of school fees at the State University by fifty per cent to cushion the current hardship in the country.
In a statement by his Spokesperson, Emmanuel Bello, the Governor made the decision known at the Taraba State University, where he said quality education remained his main priority.
Kefas further declared a state of emergency in the education sector.
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“I am committed to free education at the primary and secondary school levels,” he said.
Many of the University students expressed joy at the development, saying the reduction in fees would greatly enhance their lives.
“Some parents said the hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy has made payments of school fees difficult. They said the slash has raised their hopes,” Bello revealed.
Meanwhile, Kefas said plans are being perfected to pay pensioners and retirees, adding that he had directed prompt payment of salaries and other entitlements.