The National Examinations Council (NECO) has finalized plans to administer the Senior School Certificate Examinations (Internal) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after accrediting the Nigeria International School in Jeddah. Led by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, and the Registrar of NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, a delegation conducted an assessment of the school’s facilities and engaged in discussions with its management and staff.
In a statement released by NECO, Dr. Sununu urged the school’s staff and students to uphold Nigeria’s image as exemplary ambassadors not only in Saudi Arabia but across the Gulf States Cooperation Council. After a thorough evaluation of the school’s amenities, including examination halls, classrooms, laboratories, library, curriculum, and security, Nigeria International School Jeddah was deemed suitable for hosting NECO SSCE Internal exams and was granted full accreditation.
Prof. Wushishi emphasized the significance of school accreditation in ensuring that institutions possess adequate teaching and learning resources conducive to examinations. The delegation was warmly received by the Consular General, Bello Kazaure, and the school’s proprietor, Abdulkadir Maikudi, upon arrival.
Additionally, the minister and NECO registrar visited the Nigeria House in Jeddah, where they engaged with the Consular General and consulate staff. NECO’s certification of international examination centers extends to various countries, including Togo, Benin Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Niger, and the Republic of Gabon, reflecting its commitment to providing accessible and standardized examinations for Nigerian students abroad.