NECO Halts 2024 Staff Promotion Exam Indefinitely Amid Security Concerns

NECO Halts 2024 Staff Promotion Exam Indefinitely Amid Security Concerns

In response to security apprehensions and under the auspices of the House of Representatives, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has indefinitely postponed its 2024 staff promotion examination, initially slated to occur in Minna, Niger State, next week….READ ALSO Ranking Up: Police Service Commission Recognizes Excellence With 1,851 Officer Promotions

The decision, communicated through a succinct statement by NECO’s acting Director of Information and Digital Communication, Azeez Sani, clarifies that “staff due for promotion this year should take note of the exercise’s indefinite suspension.”

The statement reads: “The Management of the National Examinations Council, NECO, has announced the indefinite postponement of the 2024 Staff Promotion Examination earlier scheduled to hold on 14th and 15th February 2024 in Minna, Niger State.

“The postponement is in compliance with the directive of the Committee on Basic Examination Bodies of the House of Representatives as contained in a letter referenced NASS/HR/10/CT.20/64 dated 9th February, 2024 and signed by the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Oboku Abonsizibe Oforji.

“With this development, all NECO Staff who are due for promotion this year, should note that the exercise has been put on hold indefinitely.”

As the nation grapples with security challenges, NECO’s decision underscores the paramount importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of its staff members.