He said that the accreditation would reduce financial strain on parents.
The permanent secretary reiterated the Lagos government’s zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence.
Mr Jones reiterated that education remained free in public schools at primary and secondary levels, according to the Kogi State Education Law 2024.
Mr Jones explained that N145.4 million would cover CEE for 25,100 basic six pupils and N215.2 million for 30,500 students qualified for BECE.
The Lagos ministry of education has extended the deadline for payment and registration of the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from April 14 to April 28.
