AKINWALE ABOLUWADE
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has honoured outstanding candidates, schools, supervisors, and staff at its 2024 Staff Productivity Award ceremony held at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State.
Announcing the awardees, NECO Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, said the initiative was designed to inspire excellence, discipline, and commitment among students and staff.
Master Balogun Farian Ajibola and Miss Iyasei Ifeanyichukwu Victory emerged as the best candidates in the National Common Entrance Examination, while Mr. Udo Jacob Chimmremeze Godslove Samuel of Diamond Special Schools, Owerri, and Miss Okpala Chukwugozirin Kamtochukwu of Primary School, Nnewi, topped the National Gifted Examination.
In the Basic Education Certificate Examination, Master Charles Bryan Uzoma and Miss Awanbor Omoriyekmwen Claire, both of Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City, were adjudged overall best performers.
Among staff, Kogi State Coordinator, Mr. Thadeus Ajagbu, was named Best State Coordinator, while Mr. Ola A. Kareem received the Best Driver award for 2024.
Prof. Wushishi noted that the ceremony was not only about recognizing excellence but also about promoting a culture of discipline, teamwork, continuous improvement, and ethical service.
“Despite challenges, excellence is achievable, and this must reflect in all aspects of our lives,” he said.
Highlighting some of his administration’s achievements in the past three years, Wushishi cited the successful conduct and timely release of examinations, transparent staff promotion exercises, and the deployment of ICT software to enhance fairness.
Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji, commended Prof. Wushishi’s leadership, describing it as exemplary and responsible for NECO’s growing reputation for integrity and credibility.
