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The Lagos State Government has said 61.52% of state-sponsored candidates for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) achieved five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
The government also said it spent ₦1.4 billion on registering 45,598 upper secondary III students for the WASSCE 2026 as part of efforts to ensure access to education for students in public schools.
The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, disclosed this on Friday during the 2026 ministerial press conference held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Center in Alausa, Ikeja.
He attributed the results recorded in the 2025 examination to the ongoing reforms and interventions introduced by the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to strengthen teaching and learning in public schools.
According to the commissioner, the Eko Learners Support initiative, introduced in January 2025, was designed to close learning gaps, improve students’ exam preparation and improve academic outcomes across the State.
He noted that the initiative has increased student participation, confidence and achievement due to its accessibility and alignment with exam standards.
“All indications are that the program is producing positive results, as reflected in student performance in the 2025 WASSCE,” he said.
He also noted that during the Educational Materials Festival, educational film shows and digital animation presentations were organized in the six educational districts to make learning more engaging for students.
Regarding access to school, the commissioner said the government continued efforts to enroll more children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and who do not attend school.
It revealed that 4,539 candidates applied for admission to Model Colleges and Improved Secondary Schools, with 3,024 candidates gaining provisional admission, accounting for 66.62%.
The commissioner added that 11,727 students have been transferred to lower secondary II and higher secondary I classes in public schools across the state.
Speaking on infrastructure development, Alli-Balogun said 15 schools in disadvantaged communities had been recently built or rehabilitated, while modular classrooms had been introduced in several schools to address congestion.
He also highlighted the completion of the Tolu School Complex in Ajegunle, describing it as a major “educational facility housing 36 schools with a capacity of over 20,000 students”.
