FG Hails Successful NECO CBT Rollout, Says It Will Safeguarding Examination Integrity

The Federal Government has expressed satisfaction with the successful conduct of the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) Computer-Based Test (CBT) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), describing the exercise as a major step towards improving the credibility of public examinations in Nigeria.

The commendation came after the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad, monitored the examination in Abuja and expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the CBT exercise, noting that there were no reported technical glitches during the examination.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the minister said the successful deployment of the CBT format demonstrates Nigeria's growing readiness to embrace technology in the administration of public examinations.

According to her, adopting computer-based examinations will significantly reduce examination malpractice through question randomisation while promoting transparency, fairness and merit-based assessment.

"The successful rollout of the CBT examination is a major step in safeguarding the integrity of our examination system while positioning Nigeria's education sector for the future," the minister stated.

Prof. Ahmad reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to gradually expanding the CBT system nationwide, stressing that the transition would be inclusive and carefully implemented.

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She assured candidates, parents, and other stakeholders that no student would be disadvantaged by inadequate infrastructure or limited access to digital facilities, adding that the government remains committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

The minister also disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Education is working closely with the National Assembly, state governments and private sector partners to improve CBT infrastructure nationwide and support a seamless transition to technology-driven examinations.

Meanwhile, the Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, revealed that a total of 1,378,048 candidates registered for the 2026 NECO Senior School Certificate Examination.

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According to him, the figure includes over 700,000 female candidates, reflecting strong participation across the country.

Wushishi further announced that NECO expects to release the 2026 SSCE results by the first week of September 2026 or earlier, following the successful conduct of the examination.

The Federal Government reiterated that it will continue investing in digital education infrastructure as part of efforts to strengthen examination integrity, improve learning outcomes, and position Nigeria's education system to compete globally.