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The Lagos State Government has postponed Wednesday’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers after traditional authorities announced that the Oro Festival would be observed in parts of Ikorodu.
In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, the state government said the decision followed consultations with relevant stakeholders after the announcement of the traditional festival.
It said the affected examination papers would now be held on July 7, 2026, while all other BECE papers would proceed as originally scheduled.
The Oro Festival is a traditional Yoruba religious observance associated with communal cleansing, the enforcement of customary laws, and rites performed following the death of a monarch.
The festival involves male-only rituals and movement restrictions, during which women and non-initiates are expected to remain indoors.
According to the government, the examination was rescheduled to ensure the safety of candidates, examination officials and other stakeholders.
“This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the lives of candidates, examination personnel and other stakeholders, as well as to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the examination without disruption,” the statement said.
The government advised candidates to obtain the revised examination timetable and apologised for any inconvenience caused by the postponement. It also appealed for the understanding and cooperation of parents, guardians, school administrators, candidates and members of the public.
LASG POSTPONES BECE PAPERS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, 1ST JULY, 2026
The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MBSE), through the Lagos State Examinations Board, has notified all candidates, parents, guardians, school authorities, and the general public that the… pic.twitter.com/fn3vUtjjM5
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