- The National Examinations Council has accredited more foreign schools in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea to conduct SSCE and BECE exams
- NECO’s expansion reflects its commitment to quality education, allowing candidates in multiple countries to access standardized examinations and assessments
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has approved more foreign schools in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea to conduct the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
This development increases the number of accredited schools outside Nigeria eligible to host NECO examinations. The Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, disclosed this in a statement, emphasizing NECO’s commitment to ensuring quality education and assessment across borders.
An accreditation team inspected the newly approved schools to evaluate their readiness. They reviewed classrooms, laboratories, libraries, computer labs, workshops, examination halls, and sports facilities to determine suitability.
“Following a thorough evaluation, the schools have been granted full accreditation status to conduct SSCE and BECE,” Sani announced.
He highlighted that expanding foreign centres reflects NECO’s dedication to advancing education in Africa and beyond. This move also positions NECO as a leading examination body on the continent, offering students in various regions the opportunity to benefit from its expertise.
Sani also noted that candidates in Diffa, Niger Republic, are participating in the ongoing NECO SSCE External examinations. UNHCR School in Diffa holds the distinction of being the first NECO SSCE External Centre outside Nigeria.
With this expansion, NECO exams are now accessible to candidates in several countries, including Benin Republic, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, Equatorial Guinea, and Saudi Arabia.