The Lagos State Government has postponed all 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers earlier scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, following the declaration of the Oro Festival in parts of the Ikorodu Division.
In a statement issued through the Lagos State Examinations Board, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education said the affected papers will now be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, while all other examination papers will continue as originally scheduled.
The government said the decision was reached after consultations with relevant stakeholders and was taken to protect the safety of candidates, examination officials, and other stakeholders, while ensuring the examinations are conducted without disruption.
Candidates have been advised to obtain the revised timetable from their respective schools and prepare accordingly. The Examinations Board also apologised for any inconvenience caused and reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible, transparent, and hitch-free examinations across the state.