Registrar and Chief Executive, National Examinations Council, Prof. Dantani Wushishi has disclosed that Banditry, kidnapping and sit-at-home order can not stop any NECO examinations.
He said during the Council’s 2025 Annual Staff Productivity Awards in Minna, Niger State that the awards are to reward workers and pupils for their hard work, dedication and performance.
According to him “we distribute our logistics as planned both day and night. During our examinations, Banditry, kidnapping and even sit-at-home order can not stop any NECO examinations. And I commend the resilience of the staff.”
He noted that the awards were grouped into categories, including certificates for retirees, recognition for hardworking and dedicated staff, and prizes for best state coordinator, best driver, and top-performing pupils.
Prof. Dantani Wushishi, while saying the annual awards recognise workers in zones, states, and headquarters, as well as pupils, who excelled in its exams during the year disclosed that 55 ex-workers get certificates of service for the 2025 retirees.
While highlighting the key achievements, he cited successful and transparent conduct of internal exams and prompt release of results, rancour-free promotion and development of ICT software.
Speaking on behalf of the Niger state government, the Director General Student’s Affair Niger state, Bello B. Sheriff congratulated the recipients and charged the Council to sustain the tempo of success.
Amongst the awardees are Akai Bernice Kuyet as best Female in SSCE category and Eke Felix Emenike best in the make category.
Others are Ezeudu Samuel Akachukwu (male) and Ubochi Akunnaya Nancy (female) as best in National Gifted Examination category.
