Gov, Fayemi Signs Executive Order For Free Education In Ekiti State

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday signed an executive order for free education in Ekiti, particularly in all government-owned schools in the state.
The Education Development Levy was introduced by his predecessor Ayodele Fayose in 2015. The levy mandates payment of N500 and N1,000 for students of primary and secondary schools respectively.
Fayemi, who spoke at town hall meetings in Ekiti North and Ekiti South Senatorial Districts after he was sworn in as the state governor, said he planned to scrap of the educational levy, Guardian reports.
A week after his inauguration as state governor, Fayemi announced that payment of the education levy had been stopped.

I just signed the executive order revoking education levies in primary and secondary schools in Ekiti State. Education is a priority for our children,” Fayemi tweeted.