NECO Registrar Elected Vice-President of AEAA, As Nigeria Wins 2027 Hosting Rights

In a significant development for Nigeria's standing in the field of educational assessment, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, the Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), has been elected Vice-President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA). This follows the AEAA General Assembly's endorsement of the decision during their 42nd Conference in Arusha, Tanzania.

The election of Prof. Wushishi, who previously served on the AEAA Executive Council, underscores Nigeria's growing influence in the realm of assessment and modernization of testing processes, particularly in the context of digital transformation and artificial intelligence integration.

As NECO Registrar since 2021, Prof. Wushishi has spearheaded a series of reforms aimed at modernizing examination administration, enhancing technological infrastructure, and expanding the council's international reach. NECO's examinations are now administered in eight foreign countries, further solidifying the council's global presence.

The award of hosting rights for the 2027 AEAA Conference, scheduled from August 16 to 20, 2027, in Abuja, Nigeria, presents a unique opportunity for the country to highlight ongoing advancements in educational assessment. This event is expected to attract policymakers, researchers, examination administrators, and education experts from across Africa.

Born in Wushishi, Niger State, on April 5, 1965, Prof. Wushishi holds a specialization in Chemistry Education. Prior to his NECO appointment, he held various leadership positions at Usmanu Danfodiyo University and the Federal University of Technology, Minna, including Head of Department, Postgraduate Coordinator, and Sub-Dean. His reappointment by President Bola Tinubu earlier this year was seen as a testament to his effective leadership and forward-thinking reforms.

These recent developments further bolster Nigeria's stature within Africa's educational assessment community and signal its intent to emerge as a leading voice in the continent's evolving examination landscape.