Olufunke Aladejare
The Ekiti State Government has distributed free JAMB e-PINs to 3000 qualified candidates in the state.
The Wife of the Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, distributed the e-PINs to the benefiting candidates at the flag-off ceremony held at the Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, in Ado-Ekiti.
Dr. Oyebanji, encouraged the beneficiaries to prepare diligently for the examination to excel and remain focused and strive for excellence.
The Wife of the Governor noted that the initiative is yet another testimony to the unwavering commitment of this administration to the educational advancement of the youths.
Her words, “the sum of N16,627,000 was expended in 2023 for 3000 e-PINs plus administrative charges, N20,000 in 2024 and N25,800,000 this year.
“Under the visionary leadership of the Governor Biodun Oyebanji, we have continued to implement progressive policies aimed at ensuring that every child in Ekiti State, regardless of background or socio-economic status, has access to good quality education.
“We are providing an opportunity for our youths to take the significant step towards their dreams for higher education and meaningful careers”.
Dr. Oyebanji added that this is a demonstration of our belief that no talented and hardworking student will suffer a set back due to financial constraints.
According to her, government has consistently paid WAEC examination fees for SS3 students in public secondary schools, release of running grants to all public schools, capacity building of teachers to enhance teaching and learning.
Specifically, she said Governor Oyebanji has approved the sum of N652,798,300 for payment of 2025 WAEC exam fees including admin charges for 17,859 candidates and
running grants of N200,785,500 and N127,086,000 public secondary and private schools respectively per term for 2024/2025.
In their good will messages, the Commissioner for Information, Ekiti State, Taiwo Olatunbosun, urged the candidates to read hard to pass their examination and make government very proud of the resources expended on them.
The Ag. Permanent Secretary, SUBEB, Ekiti State, Dada Oluremi, who represented SUBEB Chairman, Prof. Femi Akinyemi, commended government for the yearly assistance for the candidates but urged them to justify government resources on them to be able to gain admission to higher institution of their choice.