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NECO Breaks Borders! 64,000 Candidates Sit Entrance Exam In Nigeria And Neighbouring Countries
More than 64,000 pupils from Nigeria, the Benin Republic, and Togo have taken part in the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into Federal Government Colleges. The exam was organized by the National Examinations Council (NECO).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
After observing the exercise at Model Secondary School in Maitama and Government Secondary School in Tudun Wada, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, expressed satisfaction with the seamless conduct of the exam.
“I’m very pleased with the process. The exam began on time, students behaved well, and the invigilators were active and present. We had 64,000 candidates—30,000 boys and 34,000 girls—which indicates strong interest in our unity schools,” she said.
Prof. Ahmad emphasized that the turnout reflects public confidence in the Federal Government Colleges.
“Parents still believe in the value of unity schools as instruments of national integration, and this turnout confirms their continued trust,” she added.
NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, noted that Lagos State had the highest number of candidates, with over 15,000 registrations, while the Republic of Togo recorded the lowest, with just 17.
“Approximately 109 candidates came from Benin Republic and Togo—mostly Nigerian citizens living there. This underscores the wide reach and prestige of our unity colleges,” he explained.
Prof. Wushishi reported that the exam went smoothly without any issues.
“All materials arrived promptly, the exam began as planned, and we haven’t encountered any challenges. This gives us confidence ahead of the upcoming senior secondary examinations, including WAEC and NECO,” he added.
He also mentioned that provisions were made for candidates with special needs, including braille materials and support personnel.
In a related statement, the Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Binta Abdulkadir, said admissions into unity schools would be based on merit, state quotas, and special considerations—particularly for children of civil servants.
“Final placements will depend on the exam results, but we are dedicated to ensuring a fair and inclusive admissions process,” she said.
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