By Chidimma Uchegbu
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has expanded its global footprint with the establishment of a new Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Centre in London, in partnership with Barnfield Education Ltd (BEP Education).
Unveiling the centre, NECO Registrar/Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, said the initiative strengthens access to quality education for Nigerians in the diaspora, in line with the Federal Government’s inclusivity policy.
“Our commitment to full migration to Computer-Based Examination is the single most critical strategic objective for NECO’s future,” Wushishi said in a statement on Sunday. “Eliminating educational barriers for Nigerians abroad is both achievable and urgent.”
Speaking at the Education Matters Conference UK 2025, he revealed that NECO SSCE is now administered in seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, with new centres awaiting accreditation in Egypt and Burkina Faso.
Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa hailed the move as “a major milestone in making Nigerian education a globally respected brand,” while BEP Education Director, Dr. John Ibanga, described the centre as “an alternative pathway for Nigerian students in the UK facing GCSE challenges.”
The Nigerian High Commission in London pledged support for NECO’s initiative, describing it as “a timely and commendable step toward educational inclusivity and diaspora engagement.”
NECO certificates are recognised by universities in the UK, USA, Canada, China, India, and Russia.
