Buhari Reduces Cost Of JAMB, NECO Forms

The federal government, on Wednesday, announced a reduction in the cost of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB and National Examination Council, NECO, registration and examination fees.

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, who revealed the development to journalists, said it was part of the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday.

The cost of JAMB forms was reduced from N5,000 to N3,500 while the cost of NECO forms was reduced from N11,350 to N9,850.

The cost of Basic Education Certificate, also handled by NECO, was also reduced from N5,500 to N4,000.

The minister said the reduction takes effect from January 2019.

“So, in answer to yearnings my parents, Mr. President directed that we should look into the possibility of reducing the charges,” he said.

“So accordingly, from January 2019, JAMB fees will be from N5,000 to N3,500 for the UTME, Senior Secondary Certificate charged by National Examination Council (NECO) from 11,350 to N9,850 and Basic Education Certificate handled by NECO is reduced from N5,500 to N4,000,” he said.