Zamfara State has recorded a remarkable 95 percent success rate in the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination, with 540 out of 567 pupils securing admission on national merit. This marks a significant boost to the state’s educational performance and reflects ongoing efforts to improve learning outcomes across public schools.
The achievement has drawn praise from education stakeholders, with the Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB) attributing the success to strategic investments in teacher training, infrastructure, and pupil support programs. Several pupils also earned scholarships and placements in federal unity colleges and gifted programs, further underscoring the state’s growing academic competitiveness.
This milestone positions Zamfara as a rising model for educational reform and excellence in northern Nigeria.
