NECO Expands Global Reach: Burkina Faso Schools Receive Full SSCE and BECE Accreditation
NECO Expands Global Reach: The National Examinations Council (NECO) has strengthened its international footprint by officially extending its operations to Burkina Faso, following the successful accreditation of selected schools to conduct both the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
This development marks another major milestone in NECO’s mission to provide standardized, globally recognized assessments for Nigerian students living abroad and English-speaking learners across West Africa.
NECO Accreditation Team Confirms Readiness of Schools
A specialized NECO accreditation team visited Burkina Faso to evaluate the preparedness of schools applying to host SSCE and BECE examinations.
According to a statement by NECO’s spokesperson, Azeez Sani, the team carried out an extensive inspection of essential facilities, including:
- Classrooms and learning spaces
- Science laboratories
- School libraries
- Computer laboratories
- Technical and vocational workshops
- Examination halls
- Sports and recreational facilities
- Continuous assessment (CA) records
- Teacher adequacy and professional competence
- School security infrastructure
After a thorough assessment, the schools were granted full accreditation to conduct NECO examinations, confirming their suitability and compliance with NECO standards.
A Testament to NECO’s Growing Global Influence
NECO described the accreditation as a clear demonstration of its commitment to delivering quality education, reliable assessment systems, and international-standard examinations beyond Nigeria’s borders.
This expansion follows the recent establishment of a NECO examination centre in London, United Kingdom, complementing existing centres in:
- Togo
- Benin Republic
- Niger Republic
- Equatorial Guinea
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Saudi Arabia
NECO’s continuous global growth supports seamless access to quality Nigerian education for students across the diaspora.
Nigerian Ambassador Applauds NECO’s Expansion to Burkina Faso
The Ambassador of Nigeria to Burkina Faso, Ambassador M.D. Galadima, praised NECO for bringing its services closer to Nigerian families residing in the country.
During a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Embassy in Ouagadougou, Galadima highlighted the long-standing challenges faced by Nigerian parents, including:
- Major differences in the educational system
- Limited access to English-language schools
- The stress and cost of travelling back to Nigeria for examinations
- Security risks associated with long-distance trips
- Heavy financial burdens on parents and school proprietors
He noted that, previously, many families travelled to Saki, Oyo State, just to register and write NECO exams, exposing students to unnecessary risks.
With the new accreditation, these burdens will be drastically reduced, creating safer and more convenient access to SSCE and BECE for Nigerian students in Burkina Faso.
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Opportunity for Nigerian Community in Burkina Faso
Ambassador Galadima urged Nigerian parents and school owners in Burkina Faso to take full advantage of NECO’s presence by registering their children for upcoming examinations.
The head of the NECO accreditation team, Dr. Uche Ezenwanne, also emphasized that the move will enable Nigerian students to sit for NECO exams without travelling back home, further solidifying NECO as Africa’s leading examination body.
Conclusion
NECO’s expansion into Burkina Faso represents a major step in globalizing Nigerian education standards and enhancing access to internationally accepted certifications.
With full accreditation now granted, Nigerian students in Burkina Faso can enjoy safer, more affordable, and more convenient access to SSCE and BECE examinations, reinforcing NECO’s position as a trusted leader in quality assessment across Africa.
