Unity School Begins College Principals Examination, 293 Candidates Shortlisted

Computer-based exams (CBT) have been launched by the Federal Ministry of Education in order to choose new principals for all Federal Unity Colleges throughout the nation.

After carefully selecting 293 applicants for the exam, Professor Tahir Mamman, the Honorable Minister of Education, stressed the importance of the selection process in filling leadership positions.

The purpose of the CBT is to guarantee competence and fairness when selecting new principals for the schools.

This program is a component of the Ministry’s endeavor to raise the bar for leadership and encourage excellence in secondary education across the country.

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Ajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary School Education, stated, “The exam is necessary to fill the vacancies left by principals who have completed their six-year tenure.”

She noted that candidates from principal states were invited, and the SASCON International School in Abuja was selected as the venue for this year’s assessment, given its capacity and conducive environment for the candidates.

Abdulkadir expressed confidence in the professionalism of the participants, urging them to stay focused and adhere to the examination guidelines for a smooth process.

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Udu Ali Lawrence, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics at the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), highlighted the importance of this initiative as part of the career path policy.

He explained that the examination aims to evaluate candidates’ leadership, management, and teaching competencies to ensure that they meet international standards.

“This is a key step in maintaining the global standards of school leadership in Nigeria,” he said.