FG DEEPENS EDUCATION REFORMS WITH SUCCESSFUL CBT TRIAL

FG DEEPENS EDUCATION REFORMS WITH SUCCESSFUL CBT TRIAL

The Federal Government has recorded a major milestone in its drive towards digital transformation in education with the successful conduct of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into Federal and State Technical Colleges, alongside a pilot Computer-Based Test (CBT).

According to a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the examination was conducted smoothly across centres nationwide, including the Federal Technical College, Orozo, and Government Secondary School, Garki, Abuja.

Representing the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Director of Technology and Science Education, Mrs. Patricia Ogungbemi, monitored the exercise and encouraged candidates to embrace technical and vocational education as a pathway to entrepreneurship, innovation, self-reliance and employment.

She highlighted the opportunities available to graduates of technical colleges, including the acquisition of practical, industry-relevant skills and access to government-supported programmes aimed at job creation and economic development.

A key feature of the exercise was the pilot CBT session conducted after the conventional examination to assess the readiness of candidates and institutions for a future transition to a fully computer-based examination system.

The ministry said the successful conduct of both the entrance examination and the pilot CBT reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to improving assessment integrity, expanding digital learning and strengthening technical and vocational education across the country.