Lagos postpones BECE papers over Oro festival

The Lagos State Government has postponed all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers earlier scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, following the declaration of the Oro Festival in parts of Ikorodu Division.

 

The state government announced the decision in a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday.

 

According to the statement, the affected papers will now be written on Tuesday, July 7, while all other examination papers will hold as originally scheduled.

 

The government said the decision was reached after consultations with relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety of candidates, examination officials and other stakeholders.

 

The 2026 BECE, organised by the Lagos State Examinations Board under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, commenced on Monday, June 29.

 

According to the government, the postponement is a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the smooth and orderly conduct of the examination without disruption.

 

Candidates have been advised to obtain the revised examination timetable from their respective schools and prepare adequately for the rescheduled papers.

 

The government apologised for any inconvenience caused by the change and appealed for the understanding and cooperation of parents, guardians, school administrators, candidates and the general public.

 

The Lagos State Examinations Board reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible, transparent and hitch-free examinations in line with the state’s educational objectives.