The National Examination Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for candidates of Federal Government Colleges. Additionally, the results for the 2024 entrance examination into the Federal Government Academy, Suleja, Niger State, have also been announced.
Dr Tanko Sununu, the Minister of State for Education, unveiled the results during a press conference held in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, a total of 71,291 candidates registered for the 2024 NCEE, with 66,931 candidates participating in the examination. Notably, 4,360 candidates were absent.
Regarding the scores, Dr Sununu noted, “One candidate achieved the highest score of 203 out of a maximum of 210, while 13 candidates scored the lowest with 1.” Highlighting concerns, he mentioned that 52 candidates, including two from Lagos State and fifty from Rivers State, were implicated in cases of examination malpractice this year.
Similarly, Dr Sununu detailed the results of the Federal Government Academy (FGA), revealing that 2,649 candidates registered for the examination, out of which 2,336 candidates appeared. A total of 313 candidates were absent. The highest score obtained was 180, with the lowest being 5.
Emphasizing the admission criteria for Federal Unity Colleges, the Minister reaffirmed that selection is based on 60% merit, 30% equality of state representation, and 10% for exigency considerations. He directed the Senior Secondary Education Department of the Federal Ministry of Education to ensure all admission processes adhere strictly to these criteria and are completed promptly.
Dr Sununu reassured parents of the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure, improving food services, and maintaining high-quality teaching staff in Federal Unity Colleges to promote effective teaching and learning environments.
