NECO Warns Against Registration of Candidates by Proxy

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has issued a stern warning to school owners and other stakeholders to refrain from enrolling candidates for its examinations through proxy registration. This announcement comes in a statement released to newsmen in Abuja by the acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani.

Sani highlighted the growing concern regarding fraudulent practices in examination registrations, which often lead to identity theft and the circulation of counterfeit results. He emphasized NECO's commitment to eradicating all forms of examination malpractices, noting that several measures have been implemented to combat impersonation during its examinations.

"Among the strategies employed are the use of Biometric Data Capturing Devices, customized answer booklets, and the embossing of candidates' photographs and dates of birth on their original certificates," Sani stated.

Additionally, NECO introduced the e-verify platform in 2023, which allows for the online verification of NECO results, further aiming to mitigate such infractions. Sani urged the public to be vigilant, stating that any certificate allegedly issued by NECO that cannot be verified through the e-verify platform is likely fraudulent.

In light of recent developments, Sani reiterated the importance of accurate registration, urging state ministries of education and school owners to ensure that only the personal details of legitimate candidates are utilized for all NECO-conducted examinations.

He also reported that candidates found guilty of impersonation during the recently concluded 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) have had their results withheld, underscoring NECO's zero-tolerance policy towards examination malpractices.