The Oyo State Government has announced the release of the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the Entrance Examination into the Oyo State Schools of Science.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, disclosed that the results were now available to candidates and other relevant stakeholders through the designated channels provided by the Ministry.
He said the examinations were conducted to assess students’ academic performance and provide a basis for their progression to the next stage of their education, while congratulating candidates who performed well and urging them to remain focused, disciplined and committed to their studies.
He also encouraged successful candidates gaining admission into the Schools of Science to make good use of the opportunities provided by the specialised institutions.
Meanwhile, Hon. Olayiwola has restated the commitment of the Oyo State Government to teachers’ welfare, safer schools and quality education, charging principals of public secondary schools to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of students.
He stated this on Thursday while addressing the principals at a resumption meeting held at Lagelu Grammar School, Agugu, Ibadan, where he said the government would continue to support teachers through training and retraining, timely promotion and prompt payment of salaries and other entitlements.
The Commissioner directed principals to ensure that school gates and other entrances were properly manned, perimeter fences regularly monitored and overgrown bushes within and around school premises cleared.
He also directed schools to establish functional Guidance and Counselling Units and Anti-Bullying Clubs, organise sensitisation programmes on drug and sexual abuse, and provide safe channels for students to report concerns.
He restated the government’s position on free and accessible basic education, warning against the collection of unauthorised levies in public schools and also directed schools to organise regular Open Day programmes to strengthen parental participation in students’ academic development.
On Continuous Assessment, the Commissioner explained that the grading system should cover attendance, notebooks, participation in Open Day, textbooks, school-based tests and teacher-based tests, with each component carrying 10 marks.
He said the 60 marks obtained should be divided by two to arrive at the 30 marks obtainable for Continuous Assessment.
He further advised principals to use the approved National Education Research and Development Council (NERDC) curriculum and disregard unauthorised versions circulating on social media. He encouraged schools to integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching and learning where facilities were available and urged stakeholders to encourage students to use the recently launched Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP).
The Commissioner reiterated the prohibition of mobile phones and other mobile devices during school hours, directing that any device found with a student should be released only to the parent or guardian.
He also warned that supervisors, invigilators and school heads found aiding or abetting examination malpractice would be appropriately sanctioned.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Bamidele Oyinloye, urged principals to lead by example through punctuality, discipline, integrity and professionalism, while ensuring effective administration of their schools.
Also the Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Sherifat Abimbola, also stressed the need to prioritise students’ welfare, maintain discipline and properly manage government properties entrusted to schools.
In their separate goodwill messages, the President of the Association of Nigerian Conference of Principals of Public Schools (ANCOPPS), Comrade Babatunde Fasasi, and the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Hassan Fatai, commended the Ministry for the engagement and reaffirmed their support for the government’s efforts to improve education in the State. They also appealed for sustained attention to teachers’ welfare, promotion and career progression.
