NECO CBE Takes Centre Stage
The Federal Government used the NECO at 25 event to restate its plan for cleaner, safer, and more trusted national examinations.
Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima, Barrister Bashir Maidugu said credible examinations play a key role in national growth and human capital development. He also praised NECO for using digital tools to improve exam security and strengthen its work process.
FG Links Credible Exams to National Growth
The message from the event was direct: Nigeria needs exams that students, schools, employers, and other countries can trust.
Barrister Maidugu said credible assessment remains central to national development, as it helps protect the value of certificates and the quality of learning. That point sat at the heart of the government’s renewed push for cleaner examinations.
Full Computer-Based Examinations to Begin This Year
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, said NECO will begin full Computer-Based Examinations this year.
According to him, CBE will help exam bodies monitor candidates in real time, detect malpractice faster, and manage examinations better. The method also fits the government’s plan to move national assessment closer to global standards.
Why the CBE Plan Matters
The Federal Ministry of Education said it remains committed to restoring trust, widening access, and upgrading education systems through technology-led reforms.
For candidates, schools, and parents, the main issue is simple enough; a stronger exam system protects honest work. NECO’s full CBE rollout now sits at the centre of that plan.