The Federal Government has been urged to cancel the newly introduced N4,000 fee for the verification of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificates, with critics describing the charge as an additional burden on Nigerian students.

The call comes amid concerns that the new verification fee could make it more difficult for students and graduates to access academic and employment opportunities that require certificate verification.

Those opposing the charge described it as exploitative and an assault on education, urging President Bola Tinubu to intervene and direct the immediate cancellation of the fee.

They argued that students and young graduates already face significant financial challenges and should not be subjected to additional charges for accessing essential academic services.