Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State has declared free education in public schools from Basic One to Basic Nine to lower the burden on parents and guardians in the state.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Door-to-Door Movement in Benue, the governor stated that from Basic One through Basic Nine, which covers junior secondary levels, there will be no payment and no school fees in government schools. He said the measure was aimed at supporting parents so they can focus on improving their livelihoods and contributing to the state’s economy.
Alia also highlighted other strides under his administration, including the regular payment of salaries to all civil servants with no outstanding arrears, consistent payment of pensions without backlog, the recruitment of 9,700 specially trained teachers for primary schools, and scholarships for students at the newly established Northern University of Agriculture Science and Technology. He credited federal support under President Bola Tinubu for progress in security and education.
