The Federal Government has intensified reforms in Nigeria’s examination system with the introduction of full Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) for the National Examinations Council (NECO), a move that has reportedly reduced examination malpractice by nearly 90 percent and is expected to eliminate examination fraud completely by 2027.
The government reaffirmed this commitment during NECO’s Silver Jubilee celebration held in Abuja, where officials highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at improving transparency, credibility, accessibility and global competitiveness in the nation’s examination process.
Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima at the event, Barrister Bashir Maidugu stressed the importance of credible examinations to national development and human capital growth.
He commended NECO for embracing digital innovation to strengthen examination security and improve operational efficiency across the country.
Speaking at the celebration, the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed that NECO would commence full Computer-Based Examinations this year as part of broader efforts to modernise assessment systems nationwide.
According to the minister, the deployment of CBE technology would allow real-time monitoring of examinations, quicker detection of malpractice, and improved administration in line with global best practices.
Alausa noted that the reforms are part of the Federal Government’s broader agenda to restore integrity to public examinations and reposition Nigeria’s education sector for greater efficiency and international competitiveness.
The Federal Ministry of Education also reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality education and modernising educational systems through technology-driven reforms.
