- Lagos Postpones BECE Papers Over Oro Festival in Ikorodu
- The affected papers have been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
- The Examinations Board apologised for any inconvenience the adjustment may cause and appealed to parents, guardians, school administrators, candidate and members of the public
The Lagos State Government has postponed all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following the declaration of the Oro Festival in parts of the Ikorodu Division.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the postponement was announced by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education through the Lagos State Examinations Board.
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According to the board, only the examination papers slated for Wednesday are affected, while all other papers will be conducted as originally scheduled.
The board said the 2026 BECE commenced successfully on Monday, June 29, but the examination timetable was reviewed after consultations with relevant stakeholders.
It disclosed that the affected papers have been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
The government explained that the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the lives of candidates, examination officials and other stakeholders, while ensuring the smooth conduct of the examination.
“The affected examination papers will now be written on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, while all other examination papers will be conducted on their previously scheduled dates,” the statement said.
The Examinations Board apologised for any inconvenience the adjustment may cause and appealed to parents, guardians, school administrators, candidates and members of the public for their understanding and cooperation.
Candidates were advised to obtain the revised examination timetable from their respective schools and make adequate preparations for the rescheduled papers.
The board reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible, transparent and hitch-free examinations in line with the educational objectives of Lagos State.
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