… Exam set for October 30
The Kwara State Government has announced plans to conduct its first-ever Computer-Based Test (CBT) promotion examination for staff of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), marking a new milestone in the state’s education sector.
Executive Chairman of TESCOM, Mallam Bello Tauheed Abubakar, disclosed that the 2025 promotion examination will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Kwara State College of Education CBT Centre, Ilorin.
Speaking during a management meeting, Abubakar commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for approving the initiative, describing it as a forward-thinking move that places Kwara ahead of other states in the digital transformation of public service examinations.
He said TESCOM is the first government parastatal in Kwara to conduct a computer-based promotion examination, adding that the development aligns with global best practices and prepares teachers for the digital shift already adopted by national examination bodies such as WAEC and NECO.
“Since His Excellency, the Governor, is the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, it is only fitting that this kind of innovation begins from his state. This marks a new era of professionalism and accountability in our education system,” Abubakar said.
He explained that the examination will commence at 9:00 a.m., and all participants are expected to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes early with the original copies of their credentials.
To facilitate proper documentation, TESCOM has launched a dedicated portal — tescom.kwarastate.gov.ng which will open at 12:00 a.m. on October 17, 2025. All eligible staff are required to submit their information via the portal, as those not captured will not be allowed to sit for the examination.
Abubakar added that interviews will immediately follow the CBT exercise at the same venue, during which officers will be required to present their Enhancement Certificate or Clearance for verification before being interviewed.
He urged all TESCOM staff to embrace the new digital process and prepare adequately for the examination, noting that the exercise reflects the government’s commitment to merit-based progression and capacity building in the education sector.
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