Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has announced plans to fully transition school-based Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) centres starting next year.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, during an inspection of a pilot CBT SSCE organized by the National Examinations Council (NECO) at Sascon International School, Maitama, Abuja.
Dr. Alausa praised NECO for its successful implementation of the CBT pilot, adding that future NECO and WAEC exams will be conducted at approved CBT centres rather than within schools.
“Just like JAMB, all school-based SSCEs will move to CBT centres across the country. These centres, both private and public, have the facilities we need, and we must expand their use to grow our digital economy,” Alausa stated.
He emphasized that deploying CBT centres for NECO and WAEC would create jobs, boost local tech entrepreneurship, and support the government’s broader economic transformation goals under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The Minister announced a phased implementation, starting with objective sections in 2025 and full CBT (objectives and essays) by 2026. “We are proud of this transition. By 2026, NECO and WAEC will join JAMB in full CBT delivery,” he added.
Also speaking, NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, confirmed the council’s readiness for CBT despite infrastructure gaps. He urged state governments to invest in CBT infrastructure to ensure inclusive access.
“We are fully prepared to conduct exams using any medium,” Wushishi said. “Expanding CBT will reduce malpractice, improve exam quality, and enhance the credibility of our certificates.”
By Makinde oyinkansola| July 22, 2025
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