Lagos Exam Resumes After Oro Festival Postponement

The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Lagos State is set to resume today, Thursday, following a brief suspension. The state government had postponed papers initially scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, to accommodate the observance of the Oro Festival in parts of the Ikorodu Division.

Taiwo Badejo, Information Officer at the Department of Basic and Secondary Education, confirmed that the examinations would proceed as per the revised schedule. The Lagos State Examinations Board, in consultation with stakeholders, made the decision to adjust the timetable. This move was prompted by concerns for the safety of candidates, examination officials, and other participants during the festival.

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The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the lives of candidates, examination personnel, and other stakeholders, as well as to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the examination without disruption.

The affected papers, originally set for Wednesday, will now take place on Tuesday, July 7. All other examination papers will follow the initial timetable. The board emphasized that the postponement was a precautionary measure to ensure the examination's smooth and orderly conduct without disruption.

The 2026 BECE commenced on Monday, June 29, with thousands of junior secondary school students participating. The Examinations Board urged candidates, parents, guardians, and school authorities to adhere to the revised schedule. They assured stakeholders of the examination's continued credibility, transparency, and hitch-free process, aligning with Lagos State's educational aspirations.

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The Lagos State Examinations Board remains steadfast in its commitment to conducting credible, transparent and hitch-free examinations in line with the educational aspirations of Lagos State.