Kano State Tops NECO 2026 Exam Results for Second Year
Kano State has been recognized as the best-performing state in the NECO 2026 examination, achieving this distinction for the second consecutive year. The state recorded the highest number of candidates with at least five credits, including English and Mathematics, in the 2025 examination.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, through his spokesperson Sanusi Bature, congratulated students, teachers, and parents for their achievements, emphasizing that the results reflect the state's ongoing investment in education. Governor Yusuf assured that his administration would continue to prioritize education, with over N4.4 billion allocated in 2026 to sponsor candidates for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination, particularly for indigent students.
Education stakeholders, including Bashir Baffa and Tijjani Haladu Baraya, credited the state's performance to government investments in teacher recruitment, training, and learning facilities. They urged for continued support from parents and communities to maintain educational standards and ensure regular school attendance.
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