Preparing and administering standard and credible nationally and internationally acceptable examinations, which can enable the Nigerian child further his education without let or hindrance. In a more specific term, NECO envisions a status of leadership similar to that of quality and curriculum authority of Britain and testing services (ETS) of America

To ensure that the examinations conducted by NECO are in conformity with the provisions, expectations and yearnings of the National Policy on Education and the National Curriculum