Taraba Govt. Announces Free Education for Primary, Secondary Schools

The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas has announced free Primary and Secondary education in the State assuring that government will bear some expenses of the populace.

He made this known when he visited pupils and teachers of Ebenezer Primary School in Wukari on Friday and stated that free education will start from the next academic session.

“I spent ample time on my Friday with the Pupils and Teachers of Ebenezer Primary School in Wukari. There, I announced that from the next academic session, Primary and Secondary Education in Taraba State will be FREE – it is the Government’s responsibility to bear some expenses on behalf of the populace at this time.”

On Thursday, Governor Kefas restructured the ministries in the State from 25 ministries to 21 to optimize resources and serve the citizens better.

He also reduced the school fees of University students by 50% to encourage the education of every citizen of the State.