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Sallah: No examinations from July 8 to 13, says NECO

NECO says it was giving the six days off to “enable Muslim faithful to have enough time to celebrate the festival.”

• July 4, 2022
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National Examination Council [PHOTO CREDIT: Independent Newspapers Nigeria]

The National Examinations Council (NECO) says no examination would be held between July 8 and 13 to allow Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah).

In a statement by its spokesperson, Azeez Sani, the council said it was conscious of the importance of religious festivals.

“The council has given a whole examination free week, beginning from July 8, to July 13, in the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school-based candidates.

“This is to enable Muslim faithful to have enough time to celebrate the festival,” he said.

The 2022 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school-based candidates began on June 27 and will end on August 12. 

(NAN)

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