Oyo Fixes July 31 for 2023 Common Entrance Exam

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Primary six pupils in Oyo State will write their 2023 common entrance examination on Monday, July 31, the state government has declared.

The exam is conducted by the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for pupils intending to gain admission into secondary school.

In a circular released by the Registrar, Mr Yekeen M.B, on behalf of the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Olusanjo Adeniyi, in Ibadan, it was stated that the examination would be held across the state’s public schools across the state by 9.00 am.

The Permanent Secretary, therefore, called on all Heads of School, concerned teachers, and students to strictly adhere to the screening /placement Examination timetable.

“Concerned people are enjoined to pass the information to all relevant stakeholders to ensure everyone is well-informed and adequately prepared for the screening examination exercise.

“The Permanent Secretary also emphasized the importance of adhering to the designated timetable, encouraging students to prepare for the screening/examination.

“Head of Schools, concerned parents and students are admonished to regularly check for updates as well as further instructions from the state Ministry of Education,” it stated.