Lagos state government has announced postponement of the year 2020 basic education certificate examination (bece)

The Lagos State Government, through the State Examinations Board, has announced postponement of the year 2020 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), earlier scheduled to commence from Tuesday, 16th - 23rd June, 2020, till further notice

The announcement, which was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Supo Gbadegesin, noted that the postponement was due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent closure of schools by the Lagos State Government.

He informed the general public that immediately the State Government issues directives on the re-opening of schools, new dates approved for the examinations will be communicated to all stakeholders

Gbadegesin stated that registration is still ongoing via the Board’s online platforms for those who were unable to register earlier.

The Director also implored the general public to contact the Board through any of the following phone numbers: 08180252477, 08023895717 and 08035190744 for further inquiry