NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results, 60.55% Candidates Secure Credits in English, Mathematics

 

The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced the results of the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) with a significant number of candidates securing credits in both English Language and Mathematics.

A total of 828,284 candidates, representing 60.55% of those who sat for the examination, achieved this milestone.

The results were officially disclosed on Thursday by NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State.

He revealed that 1,376,436 candidates participated in the examination, which took place over a span of more than a month, starting on June 19 and concluding on July 26, 2024.

The marking process, which commenced on August 19, was concluded by September 8, allowing for the release of results within 55 days after the final exam.

In addition to the English and Mathematics credits, Wushishi noted that a broader 83.9% of candidates (1,147,597) achieved five credits or more, irrespective of English and Mathematics, reflecting an impressive performance in other subjects.

Wushishi provided detailed statistics on the examination:

– Number of candidates registered: 1,376,423 (706,950 males and 669,473 females).

– Number of candidates who sat: 1,367,736 (702,112 males and 665,624 females).

– Candidates with five credits, including English and Mathematics: 828,284 (60.55%).

– Candidates with five credits, excluding English and Mathematics: 1,147,597 (83.9%).

On examination malpractice, the NECO boss reported a decline in cases. While 12,030 candidates were involved in malpractice in 2023, the number dropped to 8,407 this year.

However, 40 schools across 17 states were found to have engaged in mass cheating and will face disciplinary action.

Also, 21 supervisors have been recommended for blacklisting due to misconduct, including extortion and drunkenness.