Nigerian govt sets up panel to determine equivalence of American school results – NECO
The Federal Government has constituted a committee to determine the equivalence of results issued by American schools operating in Nigeria with Nigerian qualifications, the Registrar of the National Examinations Council, NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has disclosed. Wushishi disclosed this while speaking with journalists at the 2025 Annual Staff Productivity Award Ceremony held at the […]…
The Nigerian government has established a committee to establish the equivalence of results from American schools operating in Nigeria with Nigerian qualifications, according to Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, the Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO). This decision was made following concerns about the recognition of such results by Nigerian tertiary institutions by American higher education institutions accepting Nigerian candidates with NECO results.
The committee, led by Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, has met several times to determine the equivalence, focusing on standards required for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Wushishi emphasized that this development marks a shift from non-recognition to national and international recognition for NECO, highlighting that Nigerian candidates have been admitted to foreign institutions with NECO results, showcasing the council's growing recognition.
He urged Nigerians to value their indigenous institutions, particularly NECO, which was established to serve Nigerians. The Registrar concluded by highlighting the significance of the awards ceremony, aimed at recognizing staff who have served for over 25 years and motivating others through hard work and dedication, thereby contributing to national development.
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