The Kwara State Government has released the results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), recording a significant improvement in pass rates for core subjects, including Mathematics and English.

Official data from the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development also revealed a 27% increase in enrolment, with notable growth among female candidates.

Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, hailed the outcome as a reflection of the AbdulRazaq administration's sustained investment in the education sector.

"The gains in performance, learning outcomes, and rising examination attempts are a clear indication of the collective efforts of all stakeholders, especially Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq," Dr. Olohungbebe said in a statement released on Monday.

The improved results and increased participation underscore the state's progress in expanding access to quality basic education and strengthening teaching standards across public schools.

"Between 2019 and 2025, the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has experienced sustained growth and gradual gains in equity," he said.

"Total enrolment expanded by 26.28%, rising from 45,761 candidates in 2019 to 57,787 in 2025. Over the same period, the female share of candidates increased steadily from 47.89% to 48.33% indicating that the growth in participation continues to include more girls each year.

"Focusing on the most recent cycle, 2025 recorded another step up. Total enrolment grew from 56,508 in 2024 to 57,787 in 2025, while attendance improved in most subjects; for example, English recorded a rise in the present rate from 95.29% to 96.09%.

"These access gains were matched by achievement gains. Pass rates improved across several core subjects, with increases of +2.23 percentage points (pp) in Mathematics, +2.94 pp in English, +4.51 pp in National Values, +3.72 pp in History, and +3.33 pp in Pre-Vocational Studies.

"Importantly, the average scores (mean) also moved up in these subjects most notably in English, Mathematics, National Values, and Pre-Vocational Studiesshowing that the improvements are not merely at the pass threshold but reflect a broader shift in overall performance.

"In summary, the system is trending in the right direction: more candidates are entering and sitting the examinations, and a larger share is achieving success, with meaningful improvements concentrated in the core subjects that matter most for progression.

"Continued attention to attendance, targeted support for subjects with smaller gains, and consolidation of the practices that produced the 2025 improvements will help sustain and extend this positive trajectory."

He, therefore, called on all Principals of Junior Secondary Schools to come to the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, as from Thursday 11th September, 2025 for the collection of their students' results.

"Collection of results is free of charge, as well as scratch cards for checking the results, the Commissioner stated" .

In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs. Olanrewaju Rebecca Bake expressed happiness with this year's Basic Education Certificate Examinations, appreciating the Director, Curriculum and Assessment Department, Mrs. Adewuyi Victoria Funmilayo and the entire staff of the Department for their commitments at ensuring that this year's BECE Examinations were successful.