The Oyo State Promotion and Confirmation Examination 2025 holds on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th December 2025 for public service workers and civil servants across the state. Candidates have been posted to designated centres within Ibadan and other zones.

This guide provides clear descriptions and transport gdirections to the major Promotion and Confirmation Examination centres in Ibadan, using popular landmarks and common transport routes.

View sample questions and answers here.

1. Urban Day Grammar Schools I & II, Ibadan

Urban Day Grammar Schools I and II are popular examination centres located around the Gbagi axis of Ibadan.

How to Get There

From Sawmill, take a bike (okada) or Micra heading towards Gbagi

Alight at Urban Day

You can easily get to Sawmill from:

• Iwo Road
• Challenge
• Toll Gate
• New Garage

Alternatively:

From Gate, take a Gbagi cab or keke (tricycle) and stop at Urban Day

This centre is well known, so most drivers easily recognize “Urban Day.”

2. Bishop Philips Academy, Ibadan

Bishop Philips Academy is located close to Academy Market along the Iwo Road axis.

How to Get There

From Iwo Road, walk through Academy Market and cross over to the school

From the New Terminal, walk towards Olodo Park and continue beyond it

Ask anyone around for Bishop Philips Academy

If coming from Olodo:

Get down at Academy Market

Cross the road as described to reach the school.

3. Government College Ibadan (GCI)

Government College Ibadan is a prominent examination centre located along the Apata corridor.

How to Get There

From any of the following areas:

Challenge

Beere

Dugbe

Oke Ado


Take a bike, bus, or Micra heading towards Apata.

Alight at College Bus Stop

Cross the road to enter Government College Ibadan


The bus stop is a known landmark, making navigation easy.

4. Queen’s School, Ibadan

Queen’s School, Ibadan is another major Promotion and Confirmation Examination centre situated after BCJ along the Apata route.

How to Get There

From Challenge, Beere, Dugbe, or Oke Ado, board a vehicle going to Apata

Alight at BCJ Bus Stop

Cross the road and continue walking down the road

Walk past IMG Primary School

Continue straight until you reach Queen’s School, Ibadan.

5. Apata Community Grammar School

Apata Community Grammar School is located slightly off the main Apata road.

How to Get There

Follow the same route as Government College Ibadan

Alight at Wema Bus Stop

Cross the road and take a bike (okada) to Community Grammar School


Alternative route:

You may come through Kuola or Oluyole Estate

Inform the bike rider that you are going to Community (Apata Community Grammar School).

6. IDC Primary School, Olubadan Estate

IDC Primary School serves as an examination centre within Olubadan Estate, close to Gbagi.

How to Get There

From Sawmill, take a cab to Gbagi

Alight at the last bus stop around First Bank

IDC Primary School is located there

This area is easily accessible and well known.

7. African Church Grammar School (Afro), Ibadan

Popularly called “Afro”, African Church Grammar School is located off the Apata axis.

How to Get There

From Challenge, Beere, Dugbe, or Oke Ado, take a vehicle going to Apata

Tell the driver you are going to Afro

Alight, cross to the other side of the road

Walk down the street to reach African Church Grammar School.

Final Tips for Candidates

Leave home early to avoid traffic delays

Ask drivers to confirm bus stops before alighting

Always confirm your exam centre on your slip

Keep your examination materials ready before arrival.

Summary

These centres—Urban Day Grammar Schools, Bishop Philips Academy, Government College Ibadan, Queen’s School, Apata Community Grammar School, IDC Primary School Olubadan Estate, and African Church Grammar School—are key venues for the Oyo State Promotion and Confirmation Examination. With the directions above, candidates can locate their centres easily and arrive on time.