At least 64,000 candidates from Nigeria, Togo and Benin Republic have participated in the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination, NCEE.
The examination, meant for admission into Federal Government Colleges, is conducted by the National Examinations Council, NECO.
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, who monitored the exercise at Model Secondary School, Maitama and Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the examination.
He observed that a total number of 64,000 candidates, comprising of 30,000 male and 34,000 female, reflects continued public trust in the unity school system.
“Nigerians are still eager to have their children in Federal Government Colleges. This turnout shows that parents still value the role of unity schools in national cohesion,” prof. Ahmad stated.
Also commenting on the conduct of the examination, NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, revealed that Lagos State recorded the highest number of registered candidates with over 15,000, while the Republic of Togo had the lowest with 17 candidates.
He noted that no challenges were reported during the conduct of the exam.
The NECO registrar also acknowledged the inclusion of children with special needs and stated that accommodations like braille materials and support personnel were provided.
