The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced plans to conduct the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) Internal in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following the successful accreditation of the Nigeria International School, Jeddah.
The accreditation was granted after an assessment by NECO delegation led by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu and the Registrar of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi.
In a statement to the African Health Report, on Saturday, NECO’s acting Director of Information and Digital Communication, Azeez Sani, explained, “The Nigeria International School Jeddah was found worthy of consideration as an International Centre for NECO SSCE Internal, and was consequently granted full Accreditation.”
During the visit, the delegation assessed the school facilities and had an interactive session with the management and staff of the school, Sani stated.
The minister emphasised the importance of the school’s role as ambassadors of Nigeria in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States Cooperation Council.
Prof. Wushishi highlighted the significance of school accreditation, ensuring that schools have adequate teaching and learning facilities conducive to examinations.
NECO’s expansion of international examination centers reflects its commitment to providing opportunities for Nigerian students abroad.
The Council already has international examination centers in Togo, Benin Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Niger, and the Republic of Gabon.
