Kwara State has recorded a 27% rise in BECE enrolment under Gov AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, with the 2025 results showing higher pass rates in Mathematics, English, and other core subjects, according to Commissioner Lawal Olohungbebe
Kwara BECE Enrolment Rises by 27% Under Gov Abdulrazaq, Says Olohungbebe
…as 2025 Results Show Higher Pass Rates
The Kwara State Government has announced a significant improvement in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with enrolment rising by 27% under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration and higher pass rates recorded across core subjects.
Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, disclosed this on Monday while releasing the 2025 BECE results. He said the gains reflect sustained investment in the education sector and the collective efforts of stakeholders.
“Between 2019 and 2025, the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has experienced sustained growth and gradual gains in equity,” Olohungbebe said.
He added that, “Total enrolment expanded by 26.28%, rising from 45,761 candidates in 2019 to 57,787 in 2025. Over the same period, the female share of candidates increased steadily — from 47.89% to 48.33% —indicating that the growth in participation continues to include more girls each year.”
The Commissioner noted that enrolment rose from 56,508 candidates in 2024 to 57,787 in 2025, with attendance improving in key subjects. English language recorded a higher attendance rate, rising from 95.29% to 96.09%.
“Access gains were matched by achievement gains,” he added. “Pass rates improved across several core subjects, with increases of +2.23 percentage points (pp) in Mathematics, +2.94 pp in English, +4.51 pp in National Values, +3.72 pp in History, and +3.33 pp in Pre-Vocational Studies. Importantly, average scores also moved up in these subjects, showing that the improvements are not merely at the pass threshold but reflect a broader shift in overall performance.”
He emphasized that the trend shows more candidates are participating and achieving success, particularly in subjects critical to academic progression.
Olohungbebe urged continued attention to attendance and targeted support for subjects with smaller gains. He also directed all Principals of Junior Secondary Schools to visit the Ministry from Thursday, September 11, 2025, to collect their students’ results.
“Collection of results is free of charge, as well as scratch cards for checking the results,” the Commissioner stated.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs. Olanrewaju Rebecca Bake, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the examinations. She commended the Director of Curriculum and Assessment, Mrs. Adewuyi Victoria Funmilayo, and her team for their commitment to the success of the 2025 BECE. Read More
