The newly accredited schools, in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea, join the list of institutions authorized to conduct quality examination services to students beyond Nigeria’s borders.
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has expanded its reach by accrediting more foreign schools to participate in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The newly accredited schools, in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea, join the list of institutions authorized to conduct quality examination services to students beyond Nigeria’s borders.
A statement issued by Azeez Sani, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, at the weekend, outlined the comprehensive checks conducted to verify the suitability of the facilities for NECO examinations.
The statement reads, "After a thorough evaluation and comprehensive assessment, the schools were granted full SSCE and full BECE accreditation status.
"The accreditation of additional foreign schools is a testament to NECO's commitment to providing quality education and assessment beyond the shores of Nigeria.
"With its expanding global presence, NECO is poised to become a leading examination body in Africa, offering opportunities for students worldwide to benefit from its expertise, thus contributing to the advancement of education in Africa and beyond.
"In another development, candidates are participating in the ongoing NECO SSCE External in Diffa, Niger Republic.”
He noted that the UNHCR School, Diffa, Niger Republic is the first NECO SSCE External Centre outside Nigeria.
"It would be recalled that NECO examinations are now written by candidates in Benin Republic, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, Equatorial Guinea and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," Sani added.