Unity School: 64,000 Candidates Sit For Common Entrance Examination

The National Examinations Council (NECO) revealed that a staggering 64,000 determined candidates from Nigeria, Benin Republic, and Togo took the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for coveted Federal Government Colleges. This includes 30,000 boys and 34,000 girls, showcasing fierce competition and unyielding ambition. While in Lagos, at Unity School 64,000 candidates sit For common entrance examination/

🌟 Lagos Leads: Unity School: 64,000 Candidates Sit For Common Entrance Examination

Lagos State shattered records with over 15,000 eager applicants, the highest turnout nationwide. At the far end, only 17 candidates from Togo participated, underscoring the wide appeal—and prestige—of unity schools .

✅ Seamless Exam Roll-Out Sparks National Trust

During a monitoring visit to Model Secondary School, Maitama and Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, lauded the orderly, disciplined, and timely execution of the exams.

“I’m very happy with the way the exams were conducted…which shows a strong interest in our unity colleges,” she declared.

NECO Registrar Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi confirmed that no glitches were reported, materials arrived on time, and all procedures were flawless, igniting public confidence in future WAEC and NECO exams.

NECO emphasized full inclusivity, providing braille and other support for visually impaired candidates—an inspiring move demonstrating the exam’s compassionate and equitable reach.

Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education, affirmed that admissions will be merit-based, supplemented by state quotas and provisions for civil servant families—ensuring equity and transparency.