The Lagos State Government has announced the postponement of the 2020 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which was scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 16th-23rd June, 2020, till further notice.
The State Education Board made this announcement in a statement issued by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr Supo Gbadegesin, disclosed that the postponement became necessary due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, which forced the closure of schools by Lagos Government.
Supo intimated the general public and all duly registered Public and Approved Private Junior Secondary Schools, that immediately the State Government issues directive for the reopening of schools, new dates approved for the examinations will be communicated to all stakeholders.
He maintained that the Lagos State Examination Board was left with no option other than to postponed the examinations as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, while stating that registration is still ongoing using the Board’s online platforms for those were unable to register earlier.
The Director also made available to the public phone numbers that they can use to contact the Board for enquiries.
08180252477, 08023895717, 08035190744.
