The entrance exam for exceptional and talented kids to the Federal Government Academy in Suleja has been delayed till 2023 by the National Examinations Council, or NECO.
The exam was moved from Saturday, May 13 to Saturday, June 10, 2023, by NECO.
The exam was "rescheduled to enable more candidates register for the examination following requests by some stakeholders for an extension of the registration period," according to Azeez Sani, Head of NECO's Information and Public Relations Division.
Azeez Sani's Statement:
"The Federal Government Academy Suleja is a training ground for developing the exceptional and talented youngsters of Nigeria, it gives exceptional, brilliant students a ton of chances to reach their full potential in the service of advancing technology and the nation.
"The Students receive financial aid from the Federal Government for things like tuition, costs for external exams, boarding, meals, uniforms, and basic textbooks.
"Therefore, it is advised that all candidates, their parents, guardians, and other pertinent parties pay attention to the revised exam date.
"The registration for the examination will remain open until the revised exam date."