Basic Education: Kwara records surge in pass rates, enrolments
Kwara State on Monday announced the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, with students recording higher pass rates in Mathematics, English and other core subjects alongside a significant rise in students enrolment. The enrollment, the government said, increased by 27 percent compared to previous years, with more female students participating in the examination. Commissioner […]
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Kwara State on Monday announced the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, with students recording higher pass rates in Mathematics, English and other core subjects alongside a significant rise in students enrolment.
The enrollment, the government said, increased by 27 percent compared to previous years, with more female students participating in the examination.
Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, stated this in a statement.
He said the results reflect steady progress driven by investments in the education sector under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
“Between 2019 and 2025, BECE enrolment rose from 45,761 candidates to 57,787, while the female share of candidates increased from 47.89 percent to 48.33 percent,” he noted.
He explained that in the 2025 cycle alone, enrolment grew from 56,508 in 2024 to 57,787, with attendance improving in most subjects. For instance, English recorded a rise in participation from 95.29 percent to 96.09 percent.
Performance also improved significantly across several subjects, with pass rates increasing by 2.23 percentage points in Mathematics, 2.94 in English, 4.51 in National Values, 3.72 in History, and 3.33 in Pre-Vocational Studies.
“These improvements are not just at the pass threshold but reflect higher average scores, especially in English, Mathematics, National Values, and Pre-Vocational Studies,” Olohungbebe added.
He directed principals, parents, and guardians to collect results from the Ministry beginning Thursday, September 11, warning school principals against extorting money from students.
“Collection of results and scratch cards is free of charge. Any attempt to demand money from students will not be tolerated,” he said.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Olanrewaju Rebecca Bake, described the 2025 BECE as a success and commended the Department of Curriculum and Assessment for its commitment to a smooth exercise.