67.35% obtained 5 credits in English, Maths as NECO releases 2024 SSCE external results

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, which was conducted from November 14 to December 14, 2024.

A total of 57,114 candidates who sat for the examination, representing 67.35 per cent, obtained five credits or more, including English Language and Mathematics.

Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, made this known during a press conference held on Friday at the NECO headquarters in Minna. He disclosed that 86,067 candidates had registered for the examination, with 84,799 actually participating.

Wushishi reported that 57,114 candidates—representing 67.35%—obtained five credits or more, including English Language and Mathematics. His words: “The total number of candidates that registered for the examination is 86,067, with 44,988 (52.27%) male and 41,079 (47.72%) female.

“The total number of candidates that sat is 84,799, with 44,277 (52.21%) male and 40,522 (47.78%) female. “The number of candidates that sat for English Language is 83,220, out of which 62,929, representing 75.62%, got credit and above.

“The number of candidates that sat for Mathematics is 83,024, out of which 77,988, representing 93.93%, got credit and above. “The number of candidates who got five (5) credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics, is 57,114, representing 67.35%.

“Also, 70,711 candidates, representing 83.39%, got five (5) credits and above irrespective of English Language and Mathematics,” he stated.

Addressing the issue of examination malpractice, Wushishi noted a reduction in the number of malpractice cases compared to the previous year. He revealed that 6,160 candidates were involved in various forms of malpractice, a 27.7% decrease from 2023’s 8,518 cases.

The NECO boss also mentioned that several exam supervisors and centres had been recommended for blacklisting. “The number of candidates booked for various forms of malpractice is 6,160, as against 8,518 in 2023, which is lower by 27.7%.

Seven supervisors, including two each from Oyo and Ogun States, and one each from Lagos, Cross River, and Ebonyi States, have been recommended for blacklisting for poor supervision, lateness, and aiding malpractice during the exam,” Wushishi explained.

“Fourteen centres—10 in Ogun and 4 in Oyo States—have been blacklisted for involvement in widespread malpractice in nine subjects,” he added.

He said candidates can now access their 2024 SSCE External results by visiting the official NECO website at and using their examination registration number.

Wushishi also extended his gratitude to the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, among others, for their unwavering support and guidance throughout the examination process.

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