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Oro Festival: Lagos shifts Wednesday BECE papers to July 7
The Lagos State Government has rescheduled all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers that were initially fixed for Wednesday, July 1, due to the Oro Festival declared in parts of the Ikorodu Division.
The announcement was made in a statement posted on X on Tuesday. According to the government, the affected examination papers will now be held on Tuesday, July 7, while all other BECE papers will continue as planned under the existing examination timetable.
The state government said the decision followed consultations with relevant stakeholders and was taken to ensure the safety of candidates, examination officials, and everyone involved in the conduct of the examinations.
The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, said the 2026 BECE, which commenced on Monday, June 29, would continue uninterrupted except for the affected papers.
“This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the lives of candidates, examination personnel and other stakeholders, as well as to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the examination without disruption,” the statement said.
Candidates have been advised to obtain the revised examination timetable from their respective schools and prepare for the rescheduled papers on July 7.
The government apologised for any inconvenience caused by the adjustment and appealed to parents, guardians, school administrators, candidates and the public for their understanding and cooperation.
The Lagos State Examinations Board reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible, transparent and hitch-free examinations in line with the state’s educational objectives.
The Oro Festival is a traditional Yoruba religious observance marked by male-only rites and temporary movement restrictions in affected communities. It is traditionally held to honour deities, maintain communal order and observe customary practices
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