Katsina Government Reports 29,633 Students Passed NECO Exams with Five Credits
She emphasized that the number of successful candidates in Katsina is more than sufficient to fill the state's quota in universities and other tertiary institutions for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic session.
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The Katsina State Government has announced that a total of 29,633 students successfully passed the 2024 National Examination Council (NECO) exams with five credits or more, including in key subjects such as Mathematics and English.
Zainab Musa-Musawa, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, made the announcement during a briefing with journalists in Katsina on Tuesday. She acknowledged that while the overall performance showed room for improvement, it also highlighted significant achievements within the state.
"Katsina State ranked sixth nationally in the number of students who passed the exam with five credits and above, including Mathematics and English," Musa-Musawa stated. "This is a staggering achievement, with 29,633 students meeting this critical benchmark—more than in at least 30 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja."
The commissioner contrasted Katsina’s success with other states, noting that some recorded fewer than 10,000 students achieving the same standard. She emphasized that the number of successful candidates in Katsina is more than sufficient to fill the state's quota in universities and other tertiary institutions for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic session.
Musa-Musawa also highlighted the growth in student performance compared to the previous year, noting an increase from 25,152 candidates who achieved the same benchmark in 2023. This represents a remarkable growth of approximately 17.8 percent.
"The administration of Governor Dikko Radda, who is a former teacher, has been proactive in addressing challenges in the education sector, many of which were inherited from past administrations," she added. "Upon assuming office, Governor Radda made history with the single largest teacher recruitment drive in the state, employing 7,325 teachers within just three months of his administration."
This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to improving the educational landscape in Katsina State, ensuring that more students have access to quality education and opportunities for academic success.
