The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has reported that 29,880 candidates, or 67.56% of those who participated in the November/December 2024 examinations, achieved five credits or more, including Mathematics and English.
Additionally, 42,431 candidates, accounting for 95.94%, attained five credits and above, regardless of whether they included Mathematics and English in their results.NABTEB’s Acting Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Nnasia Asanga, announced these results at the board’s headquarters in Benin on Monday.
He noted that 44,730 candidates registered for the exams, which were held at 1,825 centers nationwide.Asanga pointed out that while the number of candidates passing both English and Mathematics has dropped compared to 2023, the total who secured five credits and above, with or without these subjects, has risen in 2024.
He explained that NABTEB has implemented effective measures to combat examination malpractice, resulting in a decrease in such incidents.
The quality of examinations is fundamental to maintaining and enhancing the integrity, credibility, and effectiveness of our education system. One of the most effective methods to strengthen education quality is through a coordinated effort against all forms of examination fraud, which is a widespread issue within our educational system,” he stated.
To tackle ongoing challenges related to examination malpractice, NABTEB, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, has introduced various innovative strategies aimed at fostering a culture of academic integrity and promoting genuine learning experiences.During the recent examinations, 256 candidates, or 0.53% of those who sat for the tests, were found to be involved in malpractice.
This is a slight decrease compared to 2023, when 246 candidates, or 0.57%, were implicated in similar activities.Despite these achievements, Asanga acknowledged that NABTEB continues to face challenges that could hinder its service delivery, such as funding limitations, public perceptions of technical education, accessibility to training, and the need for industry collaboration.
He stressed that these issues can be addressed through adequate funding, supportive policies, regular curriculum reviews, teacher training, and the establishment of additional technical colleges.
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