Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, revealed plans for the National Examinations Council (NECO) to acquire flying boats to facilitate exam logistics, particularly in remote riverine areas inaccessible by vehicles.
During the unveiling of five projects by NECO in Minna, represented by Permanent Secretary Andrew David Adejoh, Mamman emphasized the significance of NECO’s purchase of 79 examination logistics vehicles. This move is aimed at curbing exam leaks and enhancing efficient transportation of crucial exam materials.
Highlighting President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to fortifying NECO and educational institutions nationwide, Mamman stressed the importance of the newly commissioned projects. These include 70 logistics vehicles, the NECO drivers’ pool, a senior secondary classroom block at the NECO staff school, a data center, and a scanning facility.
The Minister underscored the data center’s pivotal role in NECO’s digital transformation, serving as a central hub for safeguarding and retrieving NECO’s data efficiently.
NECO Registrar, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, hailed the procurement of 70 new logistics vehicles as a major stride toward ensuring seamless and timely delivery of exam materials nationwide, addressing logistical hurdles that often disrupt examinations.
Furthermore, Wushishi highlighted the importance of the established exam data center and scanning facility, expediting exam script processing for quicker result releases while safeguarding sensitive data.
He announced plans for constructing three new NECO state offices in Gombe, Kastina, and Kogi states and mentioned the National Assembly’s allocation for seven additional state offices in Nasarawa, Rivers, Lagos, Sokoto, Taraba, Jigawa, and Abia states.
These projects, as stated by Wushishi, aim to reinforce NECO’s commitment to excellence and contribute to shaping the future of education, aligning with the president’s agenda for renewed hope in the education sector.
