NECO’s ₦50,000 Certificate Reprint Fee Faces Backlash From NANS

NECO’s ₦50,000 Certificate Reprint Fee Faces Backlash From NANS....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed strong disapproval of the ₦50,000 fee imposed by the National Examination Council (NECO) for reprinting certificates. This fee was announced by NECO’s Registrar, Dantani Wushishi, in Minna, Niger State…….CONTINUE READING

According to NECO, the ₦50,000 charge for certificate reprints will be periodically reviewed, and requests will only be accepted within one year of the certificate’s original issuance. In response, NANS Clerk of the Senate, Comrade Abdulyekinn Odunayo, criticized the move, labeling it an unfair commercialization of education.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Odunayo stated, “The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) unequivocally condemns the outrageous decision by the National Examination Council (NECO) to impose a ₦50,000 fee for certificate reprints. This draconian policy is a slap in the face of Nigerian students, who are already facing financial hardships and uncertainty.”

He further emphasized that the fee represents an undue financial burden on students, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet. “This fee will exacerbate financial exclusion, denying countless students access to their rightful certificates, perpetuating inequality, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged students, and undermining the integrity of NECO,” he added.

NANS also raised concerns about NECO’s fee structures and transparency, suggesting possible fund mismanagement and inadequate service delivery. They urged NECO to reconsider its policies, advocating for a more affordable and student-friendly approach to educational costs.

The association has demanded an immediate reversal of the ₦50,000 fee, proposing a significant reduction in the charge, an extension of the certificate reprint window to five years, and the initiation of a more inclusive dialogue to ensure that student interests are prioritized in decision-making processes.

Odunayo concluded, “The National Association of Nigerian Students will not stand idly by while education is commercialized and students are exploited. We demand an immediate reversal of the ₦50,000 fee, a reduction to a more affordable amount, and a stakeholder engagement to ensure that student-centric decision-making is at the forefront.