- the London centre will enhance learning opportunities for Nigerians abroad
- initiative aims to help Nigerian students in the UK
- NECO’s move as a timely step that supports Nigeria’s vision for inclusive education
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has launched a new examination centre in London, United Kingdom, as part of its plan to expand globally and provide credible testing opportunities for Nigerians living abroad.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the centre was unveiled during the Education Matters Conference UK 2025 by NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, in partnership with Barnfield Education Ltd.
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Wushishi explained that the initiative aims to help Nigerian students and adult learners in the UK who were unable to complete secondary education or obtain equivalent qualifications. He said it aligns with the Federal Government’s policy on inclusivity and global educational engagement.
He described the establishment of the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) centre as a major milestone in NECO’s international expansion. The Council now conducts exams in seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, with plans to open new centres in Egypt and Burkina Faso.
According to Wushishi, the London centre will enhance learning opportunities for Nigerians abroad, strengthen national pride, and boost global recognition of NECO certificates, which are already accepted by universities in the UK, the United States, Canada, India, China, and Russia.
In his goodwill message, Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa commended NECO for the initiative, noting that it ensures no Nigerian child, at home or abroad, is left behind.
Dr. John Ibanga, Director of BEP Education and NECO’s UK partner, said the new centre offers an alternative route for Nigerian students facing challenges within the British education system.
During a courtesy visit to the Nigerian High Commission in London, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe described NECO’s move as a timely step that supports Nigeria’s vision for inclusive education and diaspora engagement.
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