LAGOS COMMENCES 2026 BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION ACROSS PUBLIC, PRIVATE SCHOOLS
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The Lagos State Government on Monday, 29th June, commenced the Year 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for candidates in both public and private junior secondary schools across the State, with the exercise recorded as peaceful, orderly and hitch-free.
The examination, coordinated by the Lagos State Examinations Board, commenced promptly at 9:00 a.m. in all designated centres, with candidates sitting for Pre-Vocational Studies (PVS) in the morning session and Nigerian Languages, Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa in the afternoon.
Monitoring the conduct of the examination at Ilupeju Junior Secondary School, the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun expressed satisfaction with the smooth and seamless commencement of the exercise, commending the Lagos State Examinations Board for its efficient coordination and the high level of compliance observed across the centres.
The Commissioner described the Basic Education Certificate Examination as a critical milestone in the academic progression of Junior Secondary School III (JSS3) students, noting that the certificate remains an important educational qualification throughout the lives of its holders.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Government to sustaining quality education through credible assessment processes, while urging parents to complement the government’s efforts by instilling discipline, moral values and a culture of academic excellence in their children.
According to him, the uniform administration of the examination across public and private schools reflects the State Government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining consistent educational standards and guaranteeing equal opportunities for every learner, irrespective of the school attended.
Similarly, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, monitored the examination at Opebi Junior Grammar School, where she commended the school administrator, supervisors and invigilators for their professionalism and dedication to ensuring a seamless examination process.
Expressing satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise, the Permanent Secretary stated that reports from the monitored centres indicated that the examination commenced as scheduled, with candidates, teachers and examination officials fully prepared.
She described the BECE as a significant academic credential that serves as an enduring record of students’ educational achievements and emphasised that the uniform conduct of the examination across Lagos State underscores the government’s determination to ensure fairness, equity and standardisation in the assessment of all candidates.
Mrs. Dokunmu-Adegbite also disclosed that no case of examination malpractice was recorded during the monitoring exercise. She stressed that promoting discipline among students requires a collaborative approach involving government, schools and parents.
According to her, “The responsibility of raising disciplined and academically sound children cannot rest on schools or government alone. Parents must remain actively involved in the education and moral upbringing of their children. Strong parental engagement is indispensable to achieving quality education and positive learning outcomes”.
Also monitoring the examination was the Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, who visited Government Junior Model College, Owutu, Oriwu Junior Model College, Ikorodu, Prev School, Ikorodu and Ahead International School, Ikorodu, all within the Ikorodu Division.
The Registrar expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness witnessed across the centres, noting that examination materials were delivered promptly and that the exercise commenced without any logistical challenges.
Mr. Orunsolu reaffirmed the Board’s unwavering commitment to preserving the credibility, integrity and transparency of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). He warned that the Board would maintain zero tolerance for all forms of examination malpractice and urged supervisors, invigilators and school administrators to uphold the highest standards of professionalism throughout the examination period.
The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination will continue throughout the week in designated examination centres across Lagos State under the supervision of the Lagos State Examinations Board.
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