The National Assembly on Wednesday waded into Federal Government’s plan to set 18 years as the age limit for students to write the West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate, WASSCE.
The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, had on Sunday announced plans on the age limit saying that students below 18 years will not be allowed to write WASSCE from next year.
In its reaction on Wednesday, the Senate said it would subject the issue to public hearing when it comes before senators.
“The Senate will consider, through it’s relevant committee, public views on any government policy brought to our legislative notice,” the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), said.
“Whatever is brought to the Senate for constitutional and statutory stamps shall be subjected to legislative crucible which includes public hearings.”
On his part, spokesman of the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, said the the members of the House have not been briefed on the matter.
‘’I cannot say anything for now. When the House resumes and the matter is brought before it, it will be looked into,” he said.
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.