The National Examinations Council (NECO) has issued a stern warning to school owners and relevant stakeholders to refrain from enrolling candidates for its examinations through proxy. This announcement was made in a statement released on Monday, signed by Azeez Sani, the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations.
Sani highlighted that this fraudulent practice can lead to identity theft and the distribution of counterfeit results. He emphasized NECO’s commitment to eliminating all forms of examination malpractice.
To combat impersonation during its exams, NECO has implemented several measures, including the use of Biometric Data Capturing Devices, customized answer booklets, and the inclusion of candidates’ photographs and birthdates on original certificates. Last year, NECO also launched the e-Verify platform, an online tool for confirming and verifying results.
Furthermore, the Council has made it clear that any certificate allegedly issued by NECO that cannot be verified through the e-Verify platform is considered fake. NECO urges State Ministries of Education and school owners to ensure that only the personal details of legitimate candidates are used for registration in all NECO examinations.
In a recent development, results of candidates found guilty of impersonation in the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination Internal have been withheld. This action is part of NECO’s comprehensive strategy to address examination malpractice.
Written By; Christopher Emuakpeje