How to confirm an accredited NECO centre
NECO maintains a searchable list of approved café operators / registration centres. To confirm centres in your state:
- Go to the NECO Café Operators portal: https://operator.neco.gov.ng/
- Type your state name (for example, “Akwa Ibom State”) into the search box
- Wait for the results to load and choose a nearby accredited centre
For registration and timetable updates use the official NECO portal: https://www.neco.gov.ng and the exam timetable page: https://www.neco.gov.ng/exams.
Quick reminder — 2025 NECO GCE key dates & fees
- Registration period: July 7, 2025 – November 18, 2025 (deadline at midnight)
- Late registration period: November 19 – November 25, 2025 (extra ₦5,000)
- Examination period: November 26 – December 13, 2025 (CBT)
- Standard fee: ₦30,000 (includes mathematical table & certificate jacket; excludes bank/Remita charges)
- Walk-in registration: ₦43,000 (for registrations < 3 hours before a paper)
- Correction policy: One-time correction allowed before exams. You may change one major item (name or passport photo) plus other details.
- Subject update: Further Mathematics has been removed for 2025.
Akwa Ibom State — Centres & custodian points (text table)
The table below is a plain text/tabular representation extracted from the official centres list for Akwa Ibom State. Verify any updates on the NECO operator portal before travelling to a centre.
| S/N | Centre Code | Name of Centre | Neighbourhood Code | Neighbourhood Name / L.G.A | Custodian Point | Senatorial District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0030012 | Community Comprehensive Secondary School, FourTowns | 0331 | Uyo | NECO Office, Uyo | Uyo |
| 2 | 0030064 | Modern Training Institute, Uyo | 0331 | Uyo | NECO Office, Uyo | Uyo |
| 3 | 0030007 | Itam Secondary School, Itam | 0316 | Itu | NECO Office, Uyo | Uyo |
| 4 | 0030028 | Comprehensive Secondary School, Ntan Ekere | 0310 | Ibiono | NECO Office, Uyo | Uyo |
| 5 | 0030004 | Ibesikpo Secondary Commercial School, Nung Udoe, Ibesikpo | 0309 | Ibesikpo | NECO Office, Uyo | Uyo |
| 6 | 0030046 | Nsit People Grammar School, Afaha Offiong | 0332 | Nsit Ibom | NECO Office, Uyo | Uyo |
| 7 | 0030040 | Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene | 0314 | Ikot Ekpene | Sub Treasury, Ikot Ekpene | Ikot Ekpene |
| 8 | 0030041 | State College, Ikot Ekpene | 0314 | Ikot Ekpene | Sub Treasury, Ikot Ekpene | Ikot Ekpene |
| 9 | 0030072 | St. Columbanus Secondary School, Ikwen | 0334 | Nto Edino | Sub Treasury, Ikot Ekpene | Ikot Ekpene |
| 10 | 0030050 | Comprehensive Secondary School, Ndiya Nsit Ubium | 0321 | Ikot Edibon / Etinan | Sub Treasury, Etinan | Uyo |
| 11 | 0030019 | Government Secondary School, Afaha Eket | 0303 | Eket | Union Bank Plc, Eket | Eket |
| 12 | 0030025 | Methodist Secondary School, Ete | 0313 | Ete / Ikot Abasi | Union Bank Plc, Ete | Eket |
| 13 | 0030020 | Essien Itiaba Community Secondary School, Ikot Itie Udung | 0319 | Odot / Nsit Atai | Local Government Secretariat, Odot | Uyo |
| 14 | 0030065 | Urban Secondary Commercial School, Ibiku Ntok Okpo | 0312 | Ikono | LEC, Ikono | Ikot Ekpene |
| 15 | 0030073 | Competent Comprehensive Secondary School, Nkara Obio | 0312 | Ikono | LEC, Ikono | Ikot Ekpene |
| 16 | 0030027 | Community Secondary School, Iko Town | 0333 | Eastern Obolo / Mkpat Enin | Sub Treasury, Mkpat Enin | Eket |
| 17 | 0030001 | St. Mary’s Science College, Ediene Abak | 0301 | Abak | Local Government Secretariat, Abak | Ikot Ekpene |
| 18 | 0030023 | QIC Secondary School, Ika Annang | 0301 | Abak | Local Government Secretariat, Abak | Ikot Ekpene |
| 19 | 0030051 | Mary Hanney Secondary School, Oron | 0325 | Oron | Sub Treasury, Oron | Eket |
Note: some custodian point labels (e.g., “Sub Treasury”, “LEC”, “Union Bank”, “Local Government Secretariat”, “NECO Office”) appear in the official list and indicate the centre’s administrative contact or payment/custody location. Always confirm the latest details on the NECO operator portal before you travel.
What to bring to your chosen centre
- Valid, working email address and phone number (same used on your NECO profile)
- Recent passport photograph (plain background)
- Proof of payment or registration token where applicable
- Valid ID where required
- Cash or card for service/Remita charges (these are additional to the standard fee)
Before leaving the centre, confirm that your biometric (fingerprint) capture was successful and that the registration slip printed correctly with your name, subjects and centre details.
Next steps after selecting a centre
- Complete the online registration on NECO: https://www.neco.gov.ng
- Schedule / visit the chosen accredited centre to complete biometric capture
- Print and safely store your registration slip
- Practice for the CBT format if you have not used computer-based tests before
- Monitor timetable and updates: https://www.neco.gov.ng/exams
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I confirm accredited NECO centres in Akwa Ibom State?
Visit the NECO Café Operators portal at https://operator.neco.gov.ng/, enter “Akwa Ibom State” in the search box, and wait for the list of accredited centres to display. Cross-check the centre name against the table above.
2. What are the 2025 NECO GCE registration dates and fees?
Registration runs from July 7, 2025 to November 18, 2025. Late registration is November 19–25, 2025 (extra ₦5,000). Standard fee: ₦30,000. Walk-in registration: ₦43,000. Service/Remita charges are extra.
3. When will the 2025 NECO GCE be written and what is the format?
The examinations are scheduled from November 26 to December 13, 2025 and will be conducted as Computer-Based Tests (CBT).
4. Can I make corrections after I complete my registration?
Yes. NECO allows a one-time correction before exams begin. You may change either your name or passport photograph (one major item) plus other registration details during that correction window.
5. Is Further Mathematics part of the 2025 subject list?
No. Further Mathematics has been removed from the list of available subjects for the 2025 NECO GCE.
6. Who should I contact if a centre is not behaving properly or an upload fails?
First confirm details via the NECO portals listed above. If the issue persists, report directly to NECO using the contact options on www.neco.gov.ng or visit the NECO office for your state.