In a bid to expands global footprint, The National Examinations Council opens first examination centre in London, United Kingdom, marking a major step in its global expansion drive and commitment to educational inclusivity for Nigerians in other part of the world.

The Registrar of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, who unveiled the new Centre in London, explained that the NECO SSCE Centre with Barnfield Education Ltd (BEP Education-related), London, United Kingdom, represents a strategic location for expanding access to education for Nigerians in the diaspora.

In a statement by Azeez Sani, the Acting Director, Information and Public Relations of NECO stated that “the initiative aims to provide opportunities for Nigerian students and adult learners in the UK who, for various reasons, have been unable to complete secondary education or obtain equivalent qualifications.”

“Our objective is to provide credible and accessible examination opportunities for Nigerians residing abroad in line with the Federal Government’s education policy on inclusivity and global engagement,” he stated.

Responding on behalf of the mission, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, Head of Political Affairs, commended NECO for the “timely and commendable initiative,” describing it as consistent with Nigeria’s policy on educational inclusivity and diaspora engagement.

Abu-Obe assured NECO of the Mission’s full cooperation in advancing Nigeria’s educational and developmental objectives in the United Kingdom.