The National Examinations Council (NECO) has taken a bold step into the global education space with the establishment of its first-ever examination centre in London, United Kingdom.
The new centre, unveiled during the Education Matters Conference UK 2025, marks a significant milestone in NECO’s global expansion strategy aimed at providing credible assessment opportunities for Nigerians abroad.
According to NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, the London centre was created in collaboration with Barnfield Education Ltd to serve Nigerian students and adult learners residing in the UK.
“The initiative is designed to support Nigerians who, for various reasons, were unable to complete their secondary education or obtain equivalent qualifications,” Wushishi explained.
He emphasised that the
project aligns with the Federal Government’s education policy on inclusivity and global engagement, ensuring that every Nigerian—home or abroad—has access to quality assessment opportunities.In a statement released on Sunday by NECO’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, the Registrar described the new Senior School Certificate Examination centre as a “strategic step towards extending NECO’s global footprint.”
With this development, NECO now conducts examinations in seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, with additional centres awaiting accreditation in Egypt and Burkina Faso.
This latest move underscores NECO’s commitment to promoting educational excellence, international collaboration, and equal access to certification for Nigerians worldwide.
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