Boko Haram, Banditry, Sit-at-Home Never Stopped NECO Exams, Says Registrar
* Hails staff resilience Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The National Examinations Council (NECO) has said the resilience and commitment of its workforce have ensured uninterrupted conduct of its examinations despite
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has attributed the uninterrupted conduct of its examinations to the resilience and dedication of its staff, despite facing threats such as Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and sit-at-home orders. Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, the Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, made these remarks at the council’s 2025 Annual Staff Productivity Award Ceremony in Minna.
He emphasized that NECO's staff functioned as a tireless "army," operating around the clock to keep the organization's operations running nationwide.
Wushishi introduced the productivity awards, instituted to motivate staff, improve service delivery, foster healthy competition and cultivate a culture of excellence. The 2025 edition of these awards acknowledged exceptional work from various personnel, including the Registrar's office, departments, zonal directorates, 36 state offices, Liaison and LCT offices, outstanding state coordinators, drivers, 55 retirees, and top-performing students.
In his closing comments, Hon. Abdullahi Idris Garba, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, highlighted the importance of credibility in examinations. He stressed that it is not only policies but also the commitment, competence, and integrity of the people implementing them that ensure examination integrity. Garba encouraged NECO staff to adhere to principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in their work.
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