The Federal government has hailed the successful rollout of the National Examinations Council (NECO) Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the 2026 Senior Citizen School Certificate Examination (SSCE), describing it as a considerable step toward enhancing evaluation integrity and speeding up digital transformation in Nigeria’s education sector.
The commendation began Wednesday after the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, kept an eye on the examination in Abuja. She expressed fulfillment with the smooth conduct of the CBT, noting that the workout was completed without technical interruptions and got favorable feedback from prospects.
According to the minister, the CBT format enhances the reliability of public examinations by randomising concerns, reducing opportunities for examination malpractice and ensuring that assessments are based on benefit.
Professor Ahmad declared the Federal government’s commitment to expanding CBT across the country through a progressive and inclusive process. She ensured Nigerians that no trainee would be disadvantaged due to insufficient facilities or limited access to technology, adding that the Ministry of Education is working together with the National Assembly, state governments and economic sector partners to reinforce CBT facilities across the country.
Also speaking, the Registrar of NECO, Teacher Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, revealed that 1,378,048 candidates signed up for the 2026 SSCE, including more than 700,000 female candidates. He added that the evaluation results are anticipated to be released by the first week of September 2026, or earlier.
The Federal Government reiterated its commitment to releasing technology to boost the integrity of public evaluations, improve learning results and develop a globally competitive education system.