National Examination Council

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About The National Examinations Council

The National Examinations Council is a Nigerian Examination body that conducts various examinations for school students in Nigeria. It conducts exams such as the National Common Entrance Examination for primary school students in their 6th year for admittance into Federal Unity Colleges , the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination candidates in the 3rd year of their junior secondary education and the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations for students in the final years of their studies.

History of The National Examinations Council

The National Examination Council was created in 1999 by then Military Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar to offer subsidized registration to academic candidates in Nigeria as well as an alternative to the then, only senior secondary certificate exams available at that time, WASSCE. It took over the responsibilities of the National Board of Education Measurement and had its maiden examinations in June/July 2000.

Safety

The NECO is located in a very serene and safe environment.  

Best Time to Visit The National Examinations Council

NECO is best visited during official hours on weekdays.

Most Common Visitors

The NECO receives visitors from various educational stakeholders, government officials and  examination inspectors from different bodies.

Weather at The National Examinations Council

National Examination Council is located in the North-Central part of Nigeria. This region has just two season which is the dry and rainy season.The rainy season comes from the month of May till early August while the dry season comes from the month of October till April. Usually, between the month of December and February harmattan comes along and it's usually very cold especially at night so it's advisable to go with warm clothings