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A concerned Benue indigene, Ukan Kurugh, has raised a strong alarm over an alleged rising trend of fraud in secondary schools across the state, where some principals and staff reportedly collect money from parents or students for WAEC, NECO, or other external examination registrations only to fail to complete the process—without issuing refunds or providing any explanation.
In a widely shared public notice posted on Facebook, Kurugh described the practice as “fraudulent and unacceptable,” noting that it has become disturbingly common in both public and private secondary schools. He accused certain school authorities of exploiting parents’ desperation to secure examination slots for their children, collecting funds under the pretext of registration, and then leaving students unregistered while pocketing the money.
Kurugh, who presented himself as taking a personal stand against the misconduct, called on affected parents and students to come forward with evidence if they had paid for exam registrations that were never processed and never refunded. He provided two contact numbers—08069082285 (call line) and 0909099467150 (WhatsApp)—and urged victims to supply clear proof of payment, the name of the school involved, and the identities of the principal, teacher, or staff member responsible.
“I, Ukan Kurugh, hereby inform the general public in Benue State that if you paid money to any school or school authority for examination registration and the registration was not done, nor was your money refunded, you should immediately reach out to me,” the statement read. “Be ready to provide clear evidence of payment, the name of the school, and the names of the principal, teacher, or staff involved.”
He further declared his intention to pursue every reported case thoroughly and to ensure accountability “regardless of how connected or influential anyone may be within the state.” Ending the message with the emphatic words “Enough is enough,” Kurugh emphasized that the time to end such exploitation had come.
The public appeal has sparked reactions online, with many users expressing support for the initiative and sharing similar experiences of alleged extortion in the name of exam registrations. Others have called on relevant education authorities, including the Benue State Ministry of Education and examination bodies like WAEC and NECO, to investigate the claims and strengthen oversight of school-based registration processes.
As of the time of this report, there has been no official response from the Benue State Government, the Ministry of Education, or the affected examination bodies regarding the allegations. However, the bold call for accountability has drawn attention to long-standing complaints about transparency and financial integrity in school administration across parts of the state.
Parents and guardians who believe they may have been victims of similar practices are encouraged to document their cases carefully and consider reporting them through the channels provided or directly to education oversight bodies for further action.
