Taraba Government Releases More than N1.8bn for NECO, NABTEB, BECE Registration in 2026

The Taraba State Government has approved and released more than N1.8 billion for the registration of candidates sitting for the 2026 external examinations across the state, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to education and reducing the financial burden on families. The approval was made by the Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas.

This information was disclosed by the Commissioner for Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education, Dr Augustina Godwin, during the symbolic presentation of cheques in Jalingo.

According to the commissioner, the state government paid N1,613,646,250 for the registration of 44,133 candidates for the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) examination.

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She further revealed that N53,865,000 was approved for the registration of 1,570 candidates for the 2026 National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) examination.

In addition, the government released N196,822,190 to cover the registration of 38,956 candidates for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across the state.

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Dr Godwin described the intervention as a clear demonstration of Governor Agbu Kefas’ dedication to improving access to quality education and strengthening the education sector through strategic investments.

She noted that the administration remains committed to revitalising education through examination sponsorship, infrastructure development, teacher training programmes, and the provision of a more conducive learning environment for students.

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The commissioner urged beneficiaries, teachers, and school administrators to make the most of the opportunity by maintaining discipline, demonstrating commitment to academic excellence, and shunning examination malpractice.

She commended Governor Kefas for prioritising the educational future of children in Taraba State through the timely payment of examination fees, noting that the policy has continued to boost school enrolment, retention, and participation in public examinations.

Also speaking, the Taraba State comptrollers of NECO and NABTEB praised the governor for what they described as significant achievements in the education sector.

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They observed that the state's free examination registration policy has led to a substantial increase in the number of candidates participating in external examinations compared to previous years, thereby improving educational opportunities for thousands of students across the state.