12th July, 2023
By Funmilayo Adeyemi
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2023 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Unity Colleges.
David Adejo, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, said this when briefing reporters after obtaining the results.
Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, Registrar of the National Examinations Council, reported that 72,865 students registered for the exams.
Adejo further stated that the number of female students took the exam had increased.
“A total of 72,865 pupils registered compared to 71,738 for 2022 with Lagos State having the highest number with 18,644 and Taraba with the lowest of 102.
“With 38,801 female registrants against 34,064 males, we are making progress with bridging the gender parity. 69,829 pupils sat for the examination.
“Also 3,036 pupils were absent; 76 pupils had the highest score of 203 and the lowest score was one mark, and this was scored by six pupils,” he said.
Adejo praised NECO for conducting a trouble-free examination, saying it demonstrated that the examining board was advancing in its examination delivery.
He pledged the Ministry of Education’s commitment to completing all admissions processes on time.
“As you are all aware, our Federal Unity Colleges have become the first port of call for most parents in the country.
”Although we are currently facing challenges of infrastructural development, feeding and teacher quality, I want to assure you that the federal government is doing its best to ensure better conditions for effective teaching and learning in our schools,” he said.
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