The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to eliminate examination malpractice in Nigeria by 2027 following the rollout of full Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) by the National Examinations Council (NECO), which has already recorded nearly a 90 percent reduction in examination fraud.
The policy direction was highlighted during NECO’s Silver Jubilee celebration in Abuja, where stakeholders reviewed ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, credibility, accessibility, and global competitiveness in Nigeria’s examination system.
In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Federal Ministry of Education reaffirmed that the transition to Computer-Based Examinations represents a major milestone in the country’s education reform agenda.
Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima at the event, Bashir Maidugu commended NECO’s digital transformation drive, describing credible examinations as a critical foundation for national development and human capital growth.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, announced that NECO will fully commence Computer-Based Examinations within the year. He said the reform will enhance real-time monitoring, improve efficiency, and strengthen the detection and prevention of examination malpractice.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining reforms that promote a credible, technology-driven, and globally competitive education system.
