The Nigerian government has announced plans to phase out the Common Entrance Examination for admission into junior secondary schools.

In its place, authorities will introduce a Learner Identification Number to monitor students’ academic progress from primary through secondary education.

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Lagos.

According to him, the current Common Entrance Examination will be gradually replaced with a Continuous Assessment (CA) system, which evaluates students based on their performance over time rather than a single exam.

He explained that the CA system will track a student’s academic record from primary one, allowing for a more comprehensive assessment of their progress.

Alausa added that the new system will also make it easier for students who change schools, as their academic records can be transferred seamlessly.

He further noted that the reform is expected to address challenges in the transition from primary to secondary school, particularly the issue of students failing to advance to the next level.