Peter Obi Welcomes Suspension of WAEC, NECO Fee Hike

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 WAEC and NECO examinations, describing the move as a victory for Nigerians.

Obi said the reversal offers relief to many families facing economic hardship and demonstrates that the government can reconsider policies in response to legitimate public concerns.

While commending the decision, he argued that the proposed fee increase should not have been introduced given the country’s current economic realities and the need to expand access to education.

He maintained that education is a fundamental right and should be treated as a public investment rather than a source of government revenue.

Obi also urged the government to review other policies that place financial burdens on citizens, saying effective leadership includes the willingness to reverse decisions that negatively affect the people.

He commended parents, civil society groups, and other Nigerians whose advocacy contributed to the suspension of the proposed examination fee increase.