Breaking News: Minister Commences-Construction Of New NECO-Offices Across Seven-States (Details)

Breaking News: Minister Commences-Construction Of New NECO-Offices Across Seven-States (Details)

The recent launch of construction for seven new state offices for the National Examinations Council (NECO) by the Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has sparked reactions across Nigeria.

The groundbreaking ceremony, held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, marked the beginning of permanent NECO state offices in Nasarawa, Abia, Jigawa, Lagos, Rivers, Sokoto, and Taraba states. This move aims to bolster NECO’s operational capacity and enhance its service delivery nationwide.

In a statement by NECO’s Directorate of Information and Digital Communication, the initiative was praised for its potential to secure a brighter future for Nigerian children. Minister Sununu lauded NECO’s registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, for ensuring equitable distribution of the offices across the geopolitical zones, emphasizing adherence to federal character principles.

Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Sununu underscored the pivotal role of education in national development and poverty eradication. He assured that the timely completion of these state offices would provide NECO staff with conducive working environments crucial for efficiency and innovation.

He also commended Prof. Wushishi for his leadership in instituting reforms that have enhanced NECO’s credibility globally, positioning it as a leading examination body. Prof. Wushishi highlighted that these new offices would significantly elevate the standards of examination administration in Nigeria, reflecting the federal government’s commitment to educational infrastructure development.

The project, part of this year’s budgetary allocation for NECO, signifies the government’s dedication to equipping educational institutions like NECO with essential resources to fulfill their mandates effectively.

Nigerians have expressed optimism about the impact of these new offices, viewing them as a step towards improving educational assessment and promoting fairness across the country’s examination processes.