The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, with over 179,000 candidates registered across 12 subjects.
The examination, which began on 12 May and ended on 23 May, marked another major milestone in Nigeria’s basic education assessment calendar. The results were officially released after the BECE Award Committee concluded its meeting at NECO headquarters in Minna, Niger State.
Chairperson of the Award Committee, Dr (Mrs) Folake Olatunji David, Director of Basic Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, commended the transparency and efficiency of the process.
“We are pleased with the conduct of the examination and the integrity of the marking and collation processes. This year’s results reflect improved coordination and fairness,” she stated.
NECO confirmed that 179,201 students sat for the exams, which are mandatory for completing basic education and transitioning to senior secondary school in Nigeria.
The Award Committee meeting was attended by secondary school principals from across the country and senior NECO management officials. Discussions also focused on the BECE resit schedule.
Students who did not meet the required pass mark in core subjects will have an opportunity to retake Mathematics and English Studies on 23 and 24 July 2025. The timetable for the resit has already been approved and circulated to schools nationwide.
Speaking on behalf of the council, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, NECO. Mr. Azeez Sani, said: “We urge candidates to check their results on the NECO portal and prepare adequately for the resit exams. NECO remains committed to academic excellence and fairness.”
The BECE serves as a gateway to senior secondary education, and NECO’s efficient administration continues to draw commendation from stakeholders in the education sector.
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