Dantani Wushishi, registrar of the National Examination Council (NECO), says the body now conducts examinations in eight countries outside Nigeria.
Wushishi spoke on Thursday in Abuja during the 25th
anniversary of the council, where he reflected on the over two-decade journey
of the council and its achievements.
NECO was established in April 1999 by the military
administration of Abdulsalami Abubakar, the former head of state.
A month later, Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in on May 29,
1999, as Nigeria’s first civilian president after years of military rule.
The NECO registrar commended Obasanjo, saying the former
president “midwifed the birth of the national council” and was instrumental to
the take-off of the examination body.
He also appreciated the Niger state government for its
“exemplary hospitality” to the council since inception.
Wushishi thanked past education ministers and former
registrars of NECO, including Dibu Ojerinde, whom he said guided the council
through one of its most difficult periods.
He said Ojerinde introduced a culture of prompt release of
results and pioneered online registration and internet-based systems.
According to him, the introduction of online registration
and internet-based release of results became a game-changer for the council,
bringing speed, transparency, and convenience to candidates and institutions.
“This shift not only improved operational efficiency but
also reinforced public trust in NECO as a responsive and contemporary
examination body, both within Nigeria and beyond its borders,” he said.
“By upholding rigorous standards over time, NECO’s
credentials gained wider recognition and acceptance. Through ensuring fairness
across diverse candidates and maintaining consistent quality, NECO emerged as a
trusted national institution.
“Today, NECO is recognised on international platforms as a
credible examination body contributing to educational integrity and mobility.
“This explains why we are currently conducting examinations
in eight countries, and still counting.”
The NECO registrar said as part of developmental plans, his
administration would prioritise continuous enhancement of security protocols,
item banking, and anti-cheating measures to safeguard the credibility of NECO
examinations.
He said the council would also expand electronic services,
digital certificates, and data analytics to improve user experience,
transparency, and decision-making.
Wushishi added that other plans include strengthening
partnerships with global examination bodies and investing in staff capacity
building.
He said the council would also initiate programmes to
broaden access for learners in underserved communities, including targeted
outreach, fee strategies, and support mechanisms.
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