The results of the independent entrance exam at the Federal Government Academy (FGA), Suleja, were also made public.
Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, the Minister of State for Education, described it as “a moment of fulfilment and progress for basic education in Nigeria” during a news conference held in Abuja on Wednesday.
The National Examinations Council (NECO) administered the test on June 14 and enrolled 64,578 candidates, of whom 61,290 sat and 3,288 did not show up.
“Thirteen candidates received the highest score of 202 out of the maximum possible score of 210, while twenty-seven candidates received the lowest score of 1,” Ahmad stated.
“This year, an unprecedented 52 candidates—two from Lagos and 50 from Rivers—were involved in examination malpractice,” she continued.
She said that 3,421 individuals enrolled for the FGA Suleja exam, 3,141 took it, and 280 did not show up. The best result was 194, and the lowest was 1.
Ahmad reiterated that the requirements for admission are still 60% merit, 30% equality of states, and 10% exigency. She gave the Senior Secondary Education Department instructions to make sure all admissions are completed on time and in accordance with the rules.
It is well known that the majority of parents in the nation now turn to our Federal Unity Colleges first.
Nigerian parents are assured of government’s commitment to improving infrastructural development, feeding, and teacher quality in colleges, with results presented by NECO Registrar Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi.
