Students from Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea will now be able to sit for the National Examinations Council’s Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) following the accreditation of institutions in both countries.
The accreditation came after a team visited the schools in the two nations to assess their facilities.
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According to Mr. Azeez Sani, the Director of Information and Public Relations, the team inspected classrooms, laboratories, libraries, computer labs, workshops, examination halls, and sports facilities to ensure their suitability for the NECO exams.
“The accreditation of schools in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea was done after a thorough evaluation and comprehensive assessment, leading to the institutions being granted full SSCE and BECE accreditation status,” Sani said in a statement.
This marks a significant step in NECO’s global expansion, as it continues to provide quality education and assessment beyond Nigeria’s borders. “The accreditation of additional foreign schools is a testament to NECO’s commitment to providing quality education and assessment,” Sani added.
He also highlighted that NECO is becoming a leading examination body in Africa, offering opportunities for students worldwide to benefit from its expertise, which contributes to advancing education in Africa and beyond.
In addition to students from Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea, candidates from Benin Republic, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are participating in the ongoing NECO SSCE External.
Sani also noted that UNHCR School in Diffa, Niger Republic, is the first NECO SSCE External Centre outside Nigeria.
