A statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations of NECO, Azeez Sani, he noted that one hundred and seventy nine thousand, two hundred and one, 179,201, candidates registered for the examination in 12 subjects

Although the statement did not reveal the performance of the candidates, it indicated that the examination commenced on 12th May, 2025, and was successfully concluded on 23rd May, 2025.

The Director said the results of the examination was released following the successful conclusion of the 2025 BECE Award Committee Meeting held at the Council’s Headquarters in Minna.

The NECO spokesman also indicated that the Award committee meeting was attended by some Secondary School Principals from across the Country as well as NECO Management.