Six thousand students across Gombe State’s 11 local government areas will write the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination free of charge following Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s approval of their registration costs.
The Gombe State Students Association has praised the governor for the intervention, with the association’s leadership describing the support as crucial relief for families struggling to fund their children’s educational pursuits.
Comrade Muhammad Alamin Bako, National President of GOSSA, who also serves as Senior Adviser to the Governor on Student Affairs representing Gombe North, issued a statement commending the initiative.
Bako described the gesture as a “lifeline” for thousands of families struggling to support their children’s educational ambitions, noting that the free JAMB forms would significantly ease the financial burden on parents and encourage more students to pursue higher education.
He emphasised that beneficiaries were carefully selected to ensure support reaches students genuinely needing assistance, particularly those from less privileged backgrounds across Gombe North, Central, and South Senatorial Districts.
The GOSSA president commended Governor Inuwa Yahaya for sustained investment in the education sector across the state’s 11 local government areas, describing the intervention as evidence of the administration’s commitment to human capital development.
According to Bako, the initiative reflects the governor’s determination to make education accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic background.
“This initiative is not just about paying examination fees; it is about securing the future of Gombe youths. It demonstrates His Excellency’s passion for education and his desire to see our young people succeed,” Bako stated.
The GOSSA president reaffirmed the association’s continued support for policies and programmes that promote educational advancement and youth empowerment in the state.
Stakeholders in the education sector have praised the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful, particularly during a period when many families face economic challenges.
Observers noted that the governor’s consistent focus on educational development, including infrastructural upgrades, improved learning environments, and student support schemes, is gradually repositioning Gombe State as a model for educational growth in the North East region.
The sponsorship of 6,000 JAMB forms has given many prospective candidates in Gombe State renewed hope of gaining admission into tertiary institutions and achieving their academic dreams.
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