The House of Representatives member representing Etsako Federal Constituency of Edo State, Mr. Anamero Dekeri, on Monday announced free registration of 10,000 indigent students for the next year’s Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE).
Denkeri, who announced Benin City, the state capital, at his governorship campaign secretariat, said the beneficiaries cut across the three senatorial districts of the state on an equal basis.
The governorship hopeful under the banner of the All Progressive Congress (APC), added that he initiated the gesture to remove the financial constraints which often had hindered and truncated the dreams of many deserving students from pursuing and attaining quality education to an acceptable level.
“It is imperative to bring to your notice the final modalities that have been put in place for the equitable sharing of the 10,000 WAEC forms that I have earlier proposed to pay for indigent students in Edo State, who are billed to sit for the examinations next year. This initiative is aimed at ensuring equitable access to education for the children of Edo State. This is a reiteration of my commitment to providing opportunities for every child to thrive and actualise their careers as education remains the pivot for the development and prosperity of any society and nation”, Dekeri said.
He noted that the gesture was a device to bridge the gap and alleviate the burden placed on economically disadvantaged families, stressing that “Education should be a fundamental right accessible to every child, regardless of their socio-economic background. Therefore, it is my firm belief that the initiative will empower the indigent students of the state, enable them to compete on a level playing field and unlock their full potential.”
The federal lawmaker called on all stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, civil society organisations, philanthropic and individuals to join hands with him to make this vision a reality by pulling resources together to leverage “our collective strengths to make a lasting impact, breaking shackles of poverty and transforming lives through education.”
“This distribution of free enrollment for Senior School Certificate Examinations students in public schools will not only alleviate the financial burden facing families but will also foster a strong and educated workforce, drive economic growth and ensure a brighter future for people of the state”, Dekeri declared.
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