Governor Umaru Bago of Niger has approved payment of 2025 national examination fees for all students in government-owned schools of health technology across the state.
The approval is announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, as issued by SSG’s information officer, Lawal Tanko.
The statement explained that, “this commendable initiative demonstrates the Governor’s unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare education and supporting aspiring healthcare professionals in the State”.
The SSG revealed that the governor’s approval covers all qualifying students preparing to sit for their national examinations in various health technology programs.
Mr Usman further disclosed that the gesture aims to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families while promoting excellence in healthcare education.
He stressed that the support is expected to significantly increase the participation rate in national examinations and contribute to producing more qualified healthcare professionals for the state.
The SSG emphasised the present administration’s dedication to investing in human capital development, particularly in the healthcare sector.
According to Mr Usman, “our government recognises the critical role of well-trained healthcare professionals in building a robust healthcare system.
“By removing financial barriers to these examinations, we are investing in the future of our healthcare delivery system.
“This gesture demonstrates Governor Bago’s commitment to supporting the educational pursuits of Niger State students, particularly those in the health sector.”
The SSG noted that the payment of examination fees is part of Governor Bago’s broader efforts to promote quality education and healthcare in the state.
“His administration has implemented various initiatives to upgrade educational infrastructure and expand access to healthcare services,” the statement added.
