Nigerians React To "Only 28" Children Registering For The National Common Entrance Exam In Zamfara

It came as a rude shock to many, when it was learned that only 28 children in Zamfara state registered for the National Common Entrance exam.  The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu made this known recently in Abuja.


In a statement released by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Priscillia Ihuoma, it was found out that only three states had the highest number of pupils registered so far are: Lagos with 24,465 candidates, the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with 7,699 and Rivers State with 4,810 candidates respectively.

On the other hand, three states with extreme low registration are: Zamfara with only 28 candidates, Kebbi, 50 and Taraba, 95 candidates respectively.”

Reactions from Nigerians

3 states with the highest # of pupils registered:

Lagos with 24,465
Abuja, with 7,699
Rivers with 4,810

3 states with extreme low # are:

Zamfara with 28
Kebbi with 50
Taraba with 95

But we expect every state to send quality lawmakers to NASS? 🙄
https://t.co/NS6ObDXYlA

— Adetutu Balogun (@Tutsy22) April 6, 2018

I find it very weird that only 28 candidates would register for Common Entrance exams in Zamfara. The population of Zamfara is about 4,000,000. I don't understand this at all.

— Nejeeb Bello (@Bar_Baric) April 6, 2018

A whole State has only 28 registered children for the National Common Entrance exam. Interestingly, this same State has millions of people (including children) who are on the electoral roll and who have PVCs.

Priorities.

— Uncle Jaj. (@JajaPhD) April 6, 2018

Instead of blindly supporting Buhari, how about Hausas focus more on Education...Only 28 candidates registered for common entrance exam in Zamfara state

— Oba Of Nigeria (@UrbanCulture06) April 6, 2018

Only 28 registered for common entrance examination in zamfara state, just how did we get here? We must take back Nigeria and it begins with registering to vote. #takebackNigeria #getyourpvc

— Governor Onuh (@Reclaim_Nigeria) April 6, 2018

SMH. Only 28 pupil registered for the National Common Entrance exam in Zamfara State. Interestingly, this same State has thousands of children who are on the electoral roll and who have PVCs. I sorry for Northern Nigeria, Sorry Sorry for Nigeria.

— chinanu Ndumele CN (@CN4real) April 6, 2018

Zamfara state has only 28 candidates registered for common entrance, just 28 for an entire state, since they do not want education the only choice left would be terrorism..... the root of our problems in Nigeria are not far fetched.

— Rotimi Daramola 🎥 (@Mr__Rotimi) April 6, 2018

Only 28 students registered for Common entrance in Zamfara state Note: not waec. Am sure the remaining went to farm,based on their state slogan. But on a serious note , how? And yet the number of registered pvc and votes will wow you when the time comes.

— joyce omatah (@Auntynaira) April 6, 2018