## Nigeria’s NECO Accredits Schools in Burkina Faso for SSCE, BECE The National Examinations Council (NECO) of Nigeria has officially accredited several schools in Burkina Faso to participate in its Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). ### Accreditation Following Evaluation Visit This accreditation decision follows a detailed assessment visit conducted by NECO’s accreditation team to selected educational institutions in Burkina Faso. The evaluation aimed to ensure that the schools met the council’s required standards for examination integrity, infrastructure, and administration. ### Promoting Regional Education Integration By accrediting schools outside Nigeria, NECO strengthens educational collaboration within West Africa. The move enables Burkinabe students to access Nigerian-standard assessments, supporting cross-border educational mobility and uniformity in academic evaluation within the region. > “The move follows a comprehensive assessment visit by a NECO accreditation team to selected schools in the West African country.” ### Author Summary NECO’s expansion to Burkina Faso signifies Nigeria’s growing educational influence in West Africa and supports regional harmonization of academic standards.

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