The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced new dates for the 2020 SSCE examination.

In a statement released by Head, Information and Public Relations Division, Azeez Sani, on Tuesday said the decision was taken following requests by candidates to be given more time to complete their registration process for the 2020 SSCE (External).

The examination which was earlier scheduled to commence on Monday 1st February, 2021 and end on Wednesday 3rd March, 2021 will now start on Monday, 8th February, 2021 and end on Wednesday 10th March, 2021.

“The Council hereby informs those candidates, who missed some papers during the 2020 SSCE (Internal) due to the ENDSARS protests in some states, to take note of these new dates and report for the examination accordingly at their various examination centers.

“All candidates are advised to access the revised Examination Time Table on the Council’s website.

“All candidates, stakeholders and the general public are to take note of the above information,” the statement said.