Gabon: ANBG Assures No Student Exclusion Amid School Fee Concerns. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — The Gabonese government has addressed concerns over the exclusion of thousands of students due to unpaid school fees, assuring that no student will be denied access to higher education.
The Agency for National Scholarships of Gabon (ANBG) has clarified that the issue of payment for students enrolled in private institutions will be resolved, and that no student referred by the government will be excluded.
According to the ANBG, the universities and private schools involved will be compensated, and there will be no exclusions of students referred by the government.
The agency has emphasized that parents should not anticipate partial payments, particularly the 50% tuition fee that some educational institutions have requested.
The move comes in response to the Gabonese National Council of Parents of Students (CNPE), which expressed concerns about the potential exclusion of over 7,000 students.
The CNPE had raised the issue, fearing that the financial burden could lead to students being denied their right to education.
The ANBG’s statement aims to reassure students and parents that the government is committed to ensuring that all students referred by the state receive their education without interruption.
The agency has not provided specific details on how the payments will be made or when the issue will be fully resolved.
The situation underscores the challenges faced by students and parents in Gabon regarding the affordability of higher education, particularly in private institutions. It also highlights the government’s responsibility to address these concerns and ensure that education remains accessible to all. Further details are expected as the government works to resolve the payment issue and reassure students and parents about their educational futures.
