FG Insists that WAEC and NECO Examinations Should be Fully Migrated to CBT by 2027
Dear WAEC and JAMB candidates? Are you aware that the federal government of Nigeria has affirmed that WAEC & NECO examinations should be fully migrated to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) exam module in 2027 for SSCE examinations? Oh, yes, that's the news on the ground.
This innovation is adopted by the examination bodies as a way to curb the high rate of exam malpractice and solidify the integrity of public assessments in Nigeria.
So, this information was aired to the public on Thursday, 8th May 2026, during the Silver Jubilee celebration marking 25 years of NECO, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Conference Centre in Abuja. In attendance was the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, who charged the council to deepen innovation, strengthen integrity, and sustain global best practices in examination administration.
The Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, who was the chief host of the event, said the Federal Government was at the threshold of a major reform in the nation’s examination system, and NECO is already leading in the implementation of Computer-Based Examinations, which is expected to begin this year.
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He added that embracing this technology in the educational sector of Nigeria will not only strengthen integrity, but it will also enhance efficiency and give room for authorities to monitor examinations in real time while digitally tracking candidates to curb examination malpractice.
In his words, he said:
“We are at the threshold of a very important reform, which NECO is spearheading, and that is the Computer-Based Examination, which is to commence this year. Hopefully, by 2027, both NECO and its sister examination body, WAEC, will be conducting all senior secondary school examinations via Computer-Based Testing,”
He affirmed that the innovation will help in reducing the high rate of examination malpractices, which aligns with the vision of the federal government to eliminate illegal practices during public examinations nationwide.
Also, Alausa celebrates NECO’s 25 years of existence, characterizing the council as a critical institution that has played a vital role in shaping Nigeria’s educational landscape via credible and accessible certification.
The Silver Jubilee celebration highlighted NECO’s journey over the past 25 years as one of educational stewardship, institutional growth, and commitment to strengthening assessment standards in Nigeria.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima, who was represented by Barrister Bashir Maidugu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Legal and Compliance Matters, also charged NECO to maintain innovation and uphold global standards in examination administration. Describing the council as one of the most outstanding examination bodies in Africa, whose founding vision was patriotically inclined to build a credible, nationally owned examination system capable of assessing Nigerian students with fairness, transparency, and international relevance. Serving both private and public schools nationwide.
In his words, he said;
“Today, as we commemorate this remarkable 25-year journey, we are proud to say that NECO stands proudly as one of Africa’s foremost examination bodies, continually refining its processes, expanding strategic partnerships, and upholding the highest standards of integrity in the conduct of examinations,”
Shettima stressed the need for stronger security mechanisms to protect the sanctity of examinations, fast release of results, expanded professional development for educators and examiners, and the deployment of technology and strategic partnerships in the era of Artificial Intelligence.
He added that examination fees should remain affordable to ensure access for every Nigerian.
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Another keynote speaker at the event was the Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, who described the Silver Jubilee as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s educational development. He highlighted the council's achievements recorded under the current leadership, which include, but are not limited to;
- Construction of offices in 10 states
- Procurement of operational vehicles
- Development of the NECO e-Verify application
- Establishment of an e-library and expansion of zonal directorates to enhance service delivery
To make the silver jubilee celebration a memorable one, NECO announced the unveiling of a commemorative book titled “Twenty-Five Years of NECO: Evolution, Challenges and Contributions to Nigeria’s Educational Assessment System.”
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