Common entrance exam remains free in public schools - Kwara

The Kwara State Government has firmly reaffirmed that the Placement Examination, commonly known as the Common Entrance Examination, will continue to be administered free of charge for all eligible pupils in public schools. This directive aims to ensure equitable access to education across the state.

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Our schools have consistently demonstrated commitment to government policies. We expect every school leader to sustain that confidence by ensuring the Common Entrance Examination remains completely free for every eligible child.

Lawal Olohungbebe, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, issued a stern warning to principals and headteachers of public primary and junior secondary schools. He emphasized that the state government fully funds the examination and has not approved any charges for participating students. Olohungbebe stressed the importance of strict compliance with this policy, forbidding the collection of any unauthorized fees from parents or guardians under any pretext.

"Our schools have consistently demonstrated commitment to government policies. We expect every school leader to sustain that confidence by ensuring the Common Entrance Examination remains completely free for every eligible child," the commissioner stated. He highlighted that the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq places a high priority on transparency, accountability, and ensuring that education is accessible to all.

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The administration of His Excellency, Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq places a high premium on transparency, accountability, and equitable access to education.

The Ministry of Education has also urged school administrators to uphold the highest standards of integrity throughout the examination process. The government reiterated its unwavering commitment to conducting credible, fair, and malpractice-free assessments within the state's education system. Parents and guardians who encounter any requests for unauthorized payments are encouraged to report them through the Ministry's C2C helpline, with assurances that all genuine complaints will be appropriately addressed.

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We remain unwavering in our commitment to credible, fair and malpractice-free assessments across the state’s education system.