On Thursday, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State announced free education for senior secondary students in public schools.
Soludo made the announcement in Awka while meeting with principals and head teachers from public primary and secondary schools.
On September 21, 2023, the governor announced free and compulsory education from nursery to junior secondary in public schools as part of his Solution Free Education policy, according to NAN.
He stated that senior secondary students in public schools would pay only N5,000 in tuition fees.
Against this backdrop, the governor, while meeting with principals and head teachers in public schools, stated that free education policy will begin next week and be available to students of senior secondary in public schools.
He stated that this will enhance children’s access to education while also ensuring the effective development of their personalities, talents, mental and physical abilities.
“I want to assure you that even with the resource constraint; our administration will continue to work very hard to deliver on its mandate.
“I’m giving a directive that students in senior classes, who have already paid their N5,000 tuition fees for this term should be refunded,’’ he said.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to human capital development and pledged to continue making progress in this area.
Soludo also stated that the government would start paying the N70,000 minimum wage in October.
“We remain committed to investing in our people and this new minimum wage and free education initiative are testaments to our resolve.
“This move is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of workers and students in Anambra, improving their standard of living and access to quality education,’’ he said.