The entrance exam for the Federal Government Academy, Suleja, for exceptional and talented children has been postponed by the National Examinations Council from Saturday, May 13, 2023, to Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Following a request for an extension of the registration period from several stakeholders, the examination was rescheduled to allow more candidates to register, according to a statement from NECO.
The examination body on its website described the academy as “a training ground for moulding the gifted and talented children of Nigeria. It provides enormous opportunities for outstanding gifted students to develop their potential in the interest of nation building and technological development.”
NECO further stated that beneficiary students enjoy scholarships such as tuition fee waivers, external examination fee waivers, and free feeding among others.
“All candidates, parents, guardians and other relevant stakeholders are therefore enjoined to take note of the new date for the examination. The registration of candidates will continue till the new date of the examination.”