Kano State Emerges Top in 2025 NECO SSCE Results

Kano State has emerged as the best-performing state in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination conducted by the National Examinations Council.

According to the results, 68,159 candidates from Kano State scored five credits and above, including Mathematics and English.

The state’s governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, attributed the success to his administration’s education reforms.

He stated that the reforms have prioritized education, with significant investments in school infrastructure, teacher training, and access to learning materials.

The governor’s commitment to education is reflected in the state’s budget allocation, with 31% of the 2025 budget dedicated to the sector.

This investment has yielded impressive results, with Kano’s performance in the NECO exams seen as a testament to the effectiveness of the administration’s education policies.

The state’s success story serves as a model for other states, demonstrating the impact of sustained investment in human capital and targeted education reforms.

The governor’s efforts have earned him recognition as a champion of education, with some quarters describing him as the “Education Governor of the Year.”

Nationally, 818,492 candidates scored five credits and above, including English and Mathematics, representing 60.26% of the total number of candidates.

The results highlight the progress being made in the education sectors, and the efforts of state governments to improve learning outcomes.

Kano’s performance in the NECO exams is a significant achievement and a reflection of the state’s commitment to education.

The state’s success story is expected to inspire other states to prioritize education and invest in their human capital.