EDO STATE, oshiomhole abolish school fees in Edo state

In the broadcast, Governor Oshiomhole said the measures included abolishment of all fees and levies as well as PTA (levy) in all secondary schools for both indigenes and non-indigenes in the state.

According to him, the measure was in addition to the sustenance of free education at both primary and junior secondary schools.

“My administration has abolished all fees and levies, including PTA levies, in all public senior secondary schools for both indigenes and residents.  We will in addition sustain our existing policy of absolutely free and compulsory education at the primary and junior secondary school levels,” he said.

Additionally, he also announced a reduction in school fees at the state-owned Ambrose Ali University (AAU), Ekpoma, for regular undergraduates by N15,000 per student across board, while part-time students’ fees was reduced by N5,000 per student.

The governor explained that the university would not lose any revenue as a result of the reduction, as the state government would pay the bulk difference to the university along with the monthly subvention of N210 million.

Besides, he further announced a 50-per-cent subsidy on transport for
primary and secondary school students in the state, provided such pupils and students were in their schools uniforms, just as he promised that the state government would increase the fleet of buses of the Edo City Transport Service (ECTS).

On health, Oshiomhole announced free health care for senior citizens from age 70 and above in all state-owned hospitals; while those from 60 years and above are entitled to free eye test and eye glasses.

Posted: at 20-01-2012 09:27 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie

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Posted: at 20-01-2012 09:33 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie

Gud news

Posted: at 21-01-2012 01:59 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie

Election is at d conre that is why everthing is na free

Posted: at 21-01-2012 02:05 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie

 

Posted: at 21-01-2012 05:04 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

I'm a student of AAU n i can remember vry wel wen he came 2 d schl n said "Education in edo state is only 4 d rich". Aftr al d protests d least he could do ws 2 shot down d schl sayn it ws masterminded by PDP ,aftrwrds students hd 2 drop out of schl evn sme did nt accpt d admision. Dnt c anytin gud in wot he jst did cos i knw fuly wel dts its bcos of d comn electn in d state dis year. Pls realy dnt wnt any1 2 comend on wot he jst did cos hes an heartles gov who those nt care abt hes pep.

Posted: at 21-01-2012 07:10 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie

Dat's gud

Posted: at 21-01-2012 08:30 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming

Governors make una hear o na people dey make place beta o
make  una hear see and do wenti una mate dey do Adams make God bless u
na pple like u we need for this country to beta this nation
make God bless u since u get u get the poor people for mind ur children and generation
no go suffer o

Posted: at 21-01-2012 10:00 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie

NICE ONE....Very Thoughtful You Sir.

Posted: at 21-01-2012 01:17 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming

we hope this continues.. good job though

Posted: at 21-01-2012 03:58 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming