The National Examinations Council (NECO) has taken a significant step in expanding its global presence by accrediting more foreign schools to participate in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The newly accredited schools, located in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea, will join the list of institutions authorized to conduct quality examination services to students beyond Nigeria’s borders.
According to Azeez Sani, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, the accreditation team conducted comprehensive checks to verify the suitability of the facilities for NECO examinations. After a thorough evaluation, the schools were granted full SSCE and full BECE accreditation status.
This development is a testament to NECO’s commitment to providing quality education and assessment beyond Nigeria’s shores. 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 .
In another development, candidates are participating in the ongoing NECO SSCE External in Diffa, Niger Republic. The UNHCR School, Diffa, Niger Republic, has become the first NECO SSCE External Centre outside Nigeria. NECO examinations are now written by candidates in several countries, including Benin Republic, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, Equatorial Guinea, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
