NCRA Reschedules Issuance of NIN to BECE & WASSCE Candidates 

By Amin Kef (Ranger)

The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA), in a Public Notice, stated that it wishes to inform the general public that following the Public Notice from the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE)making the use of the National Identification Number (NIN) as a requirement for registration for Public Exams, the Authority in consultation with Education Stakeholders that include MBSSE, Teaching Service Commission (TSC), Sierra Leone Teachers Union (SLTU), Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) etc has decided to: reschedule the issuance of NIN to candidates for BECE and WASSCE starting early November, 2022; to identify and designate Centres to attend to the said candidates during the exercise when it commences in November; advise candidates to continue their normal schooling until dates, schedules and Centres are communicated to the public shortly.

According to NCRA, in the meantime, its offices across the country remain closed to BECE and WASSCE candidates but stated that, however, their offices are open to the general public for all CRVS and Identity Related Services from 08:45 through 17:00 from Mondays through Fridays.

Members of the general public, especially School Authorities, Parents, Guardians and Pupils are encouraged by NCRA to continue to exercise patience and show maximum understanding with assurances that they will be attended to without delay.