More than 64,000 students took Nigeria's entrance exam for federal schools. The National Common Entrance Examination happened across three countries during the weekend. Students from Nigeria, Benin Republic and Togo participated together. Education Minister Suwaiba Ahmad watched the testing at two schools. She praised how smoothly everything ran during exam day.
Lagos State had the most test takers with over 15,000 candidates. Togo sent only 17 students to write the examination. About 109 candidates came from Benin Republic and Togo combined. All foreign test takers hold Nigerian citizenship but live outside the country. Girls outnumbered boys among all exam participants.
NECO officials reported no problems during the testing process. Materials arrived before exam time and everything started as planned. Special needs students received braille papers and extra help. Admission decisions will consider test scores and state quotas. Civil service families receive special consideration during the selection process.
Lagos State had the most test takers with over 15,000 candidates. Togo sent only 17 students to write the examination. About 109 candidates came from Benin Republic and Togo combined. All foreign test takers hold Nigerian citizenship but live outside the country. Girls outnumbered boys among all exam participants.
NECO officials reported no problems during the testing process. Materials arrived before exam time and everything started as planned. Special needs students received braille papers and extra help. Admission decisions will consider test scores and state quotas. Civil service families receive special consideration during the selection process.
