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From Free to ₦50,000: Tinubu’s Broken WAEC Fee Promise

From Free to ₦50,000: Tinubu’s Broken WAEC Fee Promise

In 2022, Bola Tinubu vowed to cover WAEC fees for every child. By 2026, candidates must pay ₦50,000 to register, turning hope into hardship. Critics warn that looming taxes and higher costs for electricity, fuel, food and transport will deepen the burden on Nigerian families. The free education pledge from his 2023 campaign remains unfulfilled. Many ask whether future policies will deliver relief or further strain already stretched household budgets.

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H
hala

What impact do families feel when promised free WAEC fees suddenly jump to ₦50,000 per child registration?

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Y
yemi

This sudden fee hike really strains families' finances, forcing tough choices between daily needs and exam registration.

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B
bisi

Despite Tinubu's promise shift, the jump from zero to ₦50,000 combined with new taxes and rising living costs seems unsustainable for many.

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G
grace

Blaming Tinubu alone ignores how global inflation and naira devaluation also push up exam and living expenses.

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K
kris

Families could explore scholarship programs or community funding pools to ease WAEC fee burdens amid rising costs.

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