*NECO Releases 2024 SSCE External Results, Records 67.35% Pass Rate in English, Maths* The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, revealing that 67.35% of candidates obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, announced the results at a press briefing on Friday at the council’s headquarters in Minna. A total of 86,067 candidates registered, with 84,799 sitting for the exam. Of these, 44,277 (52.21%) were male and 40,522 (47.78%) were female. 83,220 candidates took the English Language exam, with 62,929 (75.62%) earning a credit or higher. 83,024 candidates took Mathematics, with 77,988 (93.93%) securing a credit or higher. 57,114 candidates (67.35%) obtained five credits, including English and Mathematics. A total of 70,711 candidates (83.39%) secured five credits or more, regardless of English and Mathematics. Wushishi highlighted a 27.7% decrease in examination malpractice cases compared to 2023. 6,160 candidates were involved in malpractice, down from 8,518 cases the previous year. Seven supervisors from Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Cross River, and Ebonyi States have been recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision and aiding malpractice. 14 exam centers (10 in Ogun and 4 in Oyo) were blacklisted for widespread malpractice in nine subjects. Candidates can now access their 2024 SSCE External results on NECO’s official website (www.neco.gov.ng) using their examination registration number. Prof. Wushishi expressed appreciation to the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, for their continuous support in ensuring a smooth examination process. Stay Up-To-Date Receive News Updates On Whatsapp @ https://wa.link/5nyhb5