The Oyo State Government has issued the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) calendar for the 2022/2023 academic session for public institutions in the state.
Olusanjo Adeniyi, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, made a statement on Friday.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by Rotimi Babalola, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, the timetable listed the dates and subjects for the examination, emphasizing that the action intends to ensure appropriate planning and preparation for the examination.
According to Adeniyi, “BECE will begin with Mathematics on July 24, 2023 and conclude with Business Studies/Oral Igbo and Oral Hausa language on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. The examination is set to begin at 9.00 a.m. daily across the state at all designated centers. BECE is an important assessment for pupils shifting from primary to secondary school.
The announcement of the BECE timetable indicates the state government’s dedication to quality education and a uniform testing process. As a result, the state government has directed schools, teachers, and students to synchronize their study programs and revision plans properly.
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Dimeji Lamiu, the Alumni Association’s Social Secretary, expressed the Alumni Association’s determination to support the institution of learning and the Vice Chancellor. Lamiu highlighted that the project was a way for them to give back to their alma mater and expressed their continued commitment to assisting the institution.
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