The National Examinations Council (NECO) has extended its reach by accrediting additional foreign schools to conduct its Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
This development was announced in a statement by Mr. Azeez Sani, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations at NECO.
The newly accredited schools are located in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea. According to the statement, the decision followed an extensive accreditation process carried out by NECO’s evaluation team.
The NECO Accreditation Team conducted a thorough inspection of the schools to ascertain their readiness and capacity to administer the SSCE and BECE.
Key facilities inspected included classrooms, laboratories, libraries, computer laboratories, workshops, examination halls, and sports facilities.“After a thorough evaluation and comprehensive assessment, the schools were granted full SSCE and full BECE accreditation status,” the statement said.
NECO emphasized that the accreditation of these schools reflects its dedication to delivering quality education and assessment beyond Nigeria’s borders.
With this achievement, NECO continues to enhance its reputation as a leading examination body in Africa.
The statement highlighted NECO’s expanding global presence and its commitment to providing students worldwide with access to its high-quality examinations.
“With its expanding global presence, NECO is poised to become a leading examination body in Africa, offering opportunities for students worldwide to benefit from its expertise, thus contributing to the advancement of education in Africa and beyond,” the statement added.
In a related development, the statement disclosed that candidates are currently participating in the ongoing NECO SSCE External examination in Diffa, Niger Republic.
The UNHCR School in Diffa has now become NECO’s first SSCE External Centre outside Nigeria, marking a milestone in the council’s international operations.
NECO examinations are now written in several countries, including Benin Republic, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, Equatorial Guinea, and Saudi Arabia.
This expansion reflects NECO’s commitment to serving a broader range of students and promoting regional and international educational standards.
NECO’s international accreditation and examination services not only reinforce its position as a reliable educational body but also contribute significantly to the promotion of quality education across Africa and beyond.
With more foreign schools gaining access to its assessments, NECO is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education on the continent.
