Zamfara State has recorded a landmark achievement in the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination, securing a 95 percent success rate as 540 out of 567 pupils earned admission on national merit. The performance marks a significant leap forward in the state’s education sector.

The report, presented by Arc. A.A. Gusau, Chairman of the His Royal Highness Kabir Dan Baba Skill Acquisition Training Center, was officially received by Professor Nasir Garba Anka, Executive Chairman of the Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB).

According to the breakdown, 93 pupils gained admission into Federal Government College (FGC) Sokoto, while 188 secured places at FGC Anka. The state government also announced plans to establish 30 new examination centers ahead of the next academic year and provide additional learning materials to boost future performance.

As part of the celebration, three outstanding pupils—Hauwau Isah Ahmad, Abdulwahid M. Nasir, and Maryam Muhd—were awarded full scholarships up to university level under the NNPC/SHELL Scholarship Programme. Additionally, Najibu Nazifi and Balkisu Lawal were admitted into the Gifted Programme in Jigawa State, while Maryam Aminu received sponsorship for further studies from Alhaji Sambo Garba Sardaunan Gusau.

Seven other pupils—three from Gusau and four from Tsafe—have been shortlisted to sit for the upcoming NNPC/SHELL Scholarship Examination.

Commending the feat, Professor Anka said, “Our success reflects the improved learning outcomes in Zamfara State. I congratulate all the pupils, their parents, and teachers. I also commend His Excellency, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, and everyone who contributed to this milestone.”

On behalf of the beneficiaries, Hauwau Isah Ahmad expressed appreciation, saying, “We are deeply grateful to Governor Dauda Lawal, the Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Sambo Garba Sardaunan Gusau, and the ZSUBEB Chairman for their continuous support of pupils’ education.