Abuja: A total of 3,516 students have sat for the entrance examination into Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) Science and Technical Senior Secondary Schools. Dr Neemat Abdulrahim, Director of the FCT Education Resource Centre (ERC), stated during the exercise conducted across five centers in Abuja that only the best candidates would be admitted.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Abdulrahim emphasized that the admission process would be strictly merit-based. Candidates are required to possess five credits in English Language, Mathematics, and core science subjects in the Basic Education Certificate Examination. The ERC has implemented an effective coordination and monitoring mechanism to maintain the integrity of the examination.
Abdulrahim mentioned that subject specialists were engaged to ensure the examination questions were aligned with the academic curriculum, focusing on fairness and relevance. In terms of inclusiveness, provisions were made for candidates with special needs to ensure no child was disadvantaged or excluded from the assessment.
The director reiterated the ERC’s commitment to maintaining high standards of fairness, integrity, and credibility in the education system. She expressed gratitude to the FCT Department of Security Services for deploying personnel from the Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and FCT Directorate of Road Transport Services to provide security, manage crowds, and ensure smooth vehicular movements during the examinations.
Abdulrahim also praised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for the ongoing renovations and upgrades of public schools, aimed at creating conducive environments for teaching and learning. Additionally, she acknowledged the continuous investment in the training of invigilators to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and improve efficiency and transparency in examinations.