Governor Umahi makes NECO examinations compulsory in Ebonyi 

The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has made National Examinations Council NECO Examinations compulsory for all Secondary Schools in the State.

According to the Head, Information and Public Relations Division of NECO, Mr Azeez Sani, the Governor gave the approval following a request made to that effect by the Registrar of NECO Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi during a courtesy visit to the governor in Abakaliki
The examinations involved are the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

The Governor commended NECO for playing an important role in the educational development of the country and assured the Council that the Ebonyi State Government will continue to support NECO to enable her to deliver on its mandate.

The Registrar of NECO, Prof.

Wushishi had earlier commended the state government for its positive disposition to the Council.

He commended the state for registering the highest number of candidates in the 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examination(BECE) in the country.

He explained that NECO being the only national indigenous examination body in the country deserves the support of all stakeholders.

 
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Governor Umahi makes NECO examinations compulsory in Ebonyi