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| Kano Tops 2025 NECO Results in Mathematics and English |
Kano State leads the 2025 NECO SSCE results, recording the highest number of students with five credits including Mathematics and English.
Kano Emerges First in 2025 NECO SSCE Results
Kano State has secured the top spot in the recently released 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO). According to the official report, 68,159 candidates from Kano scored five credits and above, including Mathematics and English Language, making the state the best-performing in this year’s exams.
The announcement was made by the NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, during a press briefing held in Minna on Wednesday.
Lagos and Oyo Follow Closely Behind
While Kano dominated the ranking, Lagos State came second with 67,007 students, accounting for 4.93% of the candidates, who achieved five credits including English and Mathematics. Oyo State ranked third, with 48,742 candidates meeting the same benchmark.
This performance reflects the continuous competition among top-performing states in Nigeria when it comes to secondary school examinations.
National Performance Overview
Professor Wushishi provided a detailed breakdown of the 2025 NECO results:
- Total Registered Candidates: 1,367,210 (685,514 males and 681,696 females)
- Total Candidates Who Sat for the Exam: 1,358,339 (680,292 males and 678,047 females)
- Candidates with 5 Credits and Above (Including Mathematics and English): 818,492 (60.26%)
- Candidates with 5 Credits and Above (Irrespective of Mathematics and English): 1,144,496 (84.26%)
The registrar noted that the results were released 54 days after the conclusion of the last written paper, reflecting NECO’s commitment to timely delivery and transparency.
Why These Results Matter
The 2025 NECO SSCE results are significant for students across Nigeria, as they determine eligibility for higher education opportunities both locally and internationally. Students with five credits including Mathematics and English meet the minimum requirements for admission into most tertiary institutions.
Parents, guardians, and education stakeholders view this annual ranking as a reflection of state-level education quality, highlighting areas that require improvement.
Checking Your NECO 2025 Results
Students who participated in the June/July 2025 NECO SSCE can easily check their results online. Visit the official NECO Result Portal to access your scores by entering your examination number and token. For those unfamiliar with the process, guides such as How to Check NECO Results provide step-by-step instructions.
The Future of NECO and Nigerian Education
NECO continues to play a critical role in Nigeria’s educational system, providing a fair and standardized examination platform for millions of students. With the increasing integration of digital technologies in result processing and monitoring, students can now access results faster and with greater convenience.
Educational experts argue that improved funding, teacher training, and digital infrastructure are key to sustaining the success seen in states like Kano, Lagos, and Oyo.
NECO 2025 Highlights
The 2025 NECO SSCE results highlight Kano’s impressive performance, with over 68,000 students excelling in core subjects like Mathematics and English. This achievement not only positions Kano as a leader in education but also sets the bar high for other states.
For students, parents, and education stakeholders, the results reaffirm the importance of continuous preparation, quality teaching, and government support in achieving academic success.
If you’re a candidate, don’t delay—check your NECO 2025 results here and start planning the next step of your academic journey.
