Kano leads Nigerian states in 2026 NECO examination results

NECO 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination Kano State education Nigeria examination results SSCE performance

Kano State has recorded the highest number of successful candidates in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for the second consecutive year. A total of 74,413 candidates from Kano obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.

Lagos State followed in second place with 72,496 successful candidates, while Oyo State ranked third with 55,543. Nationally, 804,948 candidates achieved the five-credit benchmark, representing 58.67 per cent of those who sat for the examination.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf attributed the performance to sustained state investment in education, noting that the administration spent over N4.4 billion in 2026 to sponsor candidates, particularly indigent students, to remove financial barriers. The Governor pledged to continue prioritizing education through increased funding, teacher recruitment, and improved learning facilities.

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Abba Kabir Yusuf · Kano State · Lagos State · National Examinations Council · Oyo State

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[● 3 SOURCES] Kano has held the top position in the NECO national performance chart for two consecutive years, in 2025 and 2026. solacebase.com · nannews.ng · www.sagagist.com.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] Kano State ranked first in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination. solacebase.com · nannews.ng · www.sagagist.com.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] 74,413 candidates in Kano State obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. solacebase.com · nannews.ng · www.sagagist.com.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] The Kano State government spent over N4.4 billion in 2026 to sponsor candidates for the Senior School Certificate Examination. solacebase.com · nannews.ng · www.sagagist.com.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] Lagos ranked second with 72,496 candidates and Oyo ranked third with 55,543 candidates. solacebase.com · nannews.ng · www.sagagist.com.ng