The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) announced that 107,180 primary school students took the 2026 common entrance exam for junior secondary schools throughout the state.
Professor Haruna Musa, the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, shared this information while he was checking out some of the exam centers, like Fagoji Primary School in Dutse.
According to him, the Board established 180 examination centres across the state to ensure that candidates sat the examination in a conducive and accessible environment.
Professor Musa told the teachers not to cheat on the exams in any way, especially by giving answers to the students. He emphasized that the pupils need to show what they know and can do on their own.
He cautioned that any teacher found aiding examination malpractice would face appropriate disciplinary action.
The SUBEB chairman noted that the common entrance examination was being written by pupils from both public and private primary schools across Jigawa State.
He observed that the exam was conducted peacefully and in an organized manner, and he’s sure the results will be out soon.
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