• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Monday, June 30, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

NECO Declares Total War Against Exam Malpractice

by Henry Tyohemba
3 years ago
in News
Neco
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has expressed its readiness to totally root out incidents of exam malpractice in all its examinations.

Advertisement

 

Registrar /Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, who made this known at a one-day sensitization workshop on examination malpractice in Uyo yesterday, called for concerted efforts to address the problem.

 

Speaking on the theme of the workshop, ‘The Role of Education Stakeholders in Tackling Examination Malpractice in Nigeria,’ Professor Wushishi said there is urgent need to curtail the problem to ensure all-round development of the country.

RELATED

June 12: Dangiwa Umar Reacts To National Honour By Tinubu, Reveals 38 Other ‘Unsung Heroes’

June 12: Dangiwa Umar Reacts To National Honour By Tinubu, Reveals 38 Other ‘Unsung Heroes’

1 hour ago
Meet Top 20 Nigerian Techies Driving Innovations In 2025

Meet Top 20 Nigerian Techies Driving Innovations In 2025

1 hour ago

 

“One of the biggest challenges bedeviling the conduct of public examinations now is the issue of examination malpractice.

 

” This workshop is therefore both thoughtful and timely,

and should address the ways and means that can be adopted to curb the menace and re-orient the minds of the youths concerning this cankerworm, as no nation develops when its youths indulge in sharp practices such as examination malpractice.

 

“No doubt, examination malpractice has the tendency to discourage hard work among serious students, lowers educational standards, discredit certificates, and lead to the production of quacks, thereby affecting the manpower needs of the nation.

 

” We must therefore take collective responsibility to rid them of this bad habit of wanting to cut corners,” he said.

 

Speaking further, the NECO boss said the Council has rolled out several measures to check the problem of malpractice in the conduct of all its examinations.

 

He listed the measures to include; Effective conduct of accreditation and re-accreditation exercise in schools,

biometric data capturing of candidates to check impersonation

of candidates registered for examination and to help identify miracle centres where examination malpractice are perpetrated.

 

Others are use of officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to provide security at examination centres to prevent miscreants/agents of examination malpractice, provision of covert operations by officers of the Department of State Service (DSS) to guide against compromising examination through the internet, daily distribution of examination question papers and other sensitive materials, monitoring of marking exercise to ensure that best practices are observed, among others.

 

On his part, Minister of State for Education, Honourable Goodluck Nanah Opiah, lavished praise on NECO for organising the workshop, even as he described it as a right step in the right direction.

 

While saying exam malpractice is a major threat to the aim of education, the minister said the workshop would create the desired awareness to eliminate the menace.

 

“Examination is a form of assessing the learners understanding,

knowledge, ability and general comprehension of what they have been taught.

 

“This gives the teachers the feedback on their instructional

processes. Evidence has shown the increasing incidence of examination malpractice by students and learners at all levels and this conflicts with the aim of education.

 

“The various forms of examination malpractices such as

impersonation, smuggling of foreign materials into the exam hall, external assistance, and others in a bid to help students pass their examinations lead to poor quality of learners who cannot defend the certificates obtained.

 

“This sensitization programme will help portray the ills of examination malpractices and create awareness on the need to fight against all forms of malpractices.

 

” All stakeholders such as teachers, parents, even students must show a high level of commitment and honesty. Parents should also

periodically check the activities of their children and wards, ensure proper moral training, and support punishment for offenders.

 

“The government must also put in place a policy to deter such acts and punish offenders,” the minister said.

 

In a remark, Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, said his government has also declared zero tolerance for examination malpractice.

 

Represented by Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Education, Idongesit Etiebet, the governor described exam malpractice as a social plaque and commended NECO for its efforts in rooting out the problem.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Abuja Leadership Centre Sensitises Students Ahead 2023 Election

Next Post

JAMB Registrar, Oloyede, Seeks Review Of Civil Service Laws

Henry Tyohemba

Henry Tyohemba

You May Like

June 12: Dangiwa Umar Reacts To National Honour By Tinubu, Reveals 38 Other ‘Unsung Heroes’
News

June 12: Dangiwa Umar Reacts To National Honour By Tinubu, Reveals 38 Other ‘Unsung Heroes’

2025/06/30
Meet Top 20 Nigerian Techies Driving Innovations In 2025
Feature

Meet Top 20 Nigerian Techies Driving Innovations In 2025

2025/06/30
Abia Polls: Igbokwe Distances Self From Petition Against Reps’ Deputy Speaker Kalu
News

Kalu Seeks Debt Cancellation To Ease Africa’s Burden

2025/06/30
ICPC To Appeal Ruling On Yuguda’s Ex-Aide’s Case
News

Aviation Ministry Worker Convicted Over Employment Fraud

2025/06/29
Police Arrest Arrowhead Of Child Theft Syndicate, Rescue 12 Minors 
News

Police Arrest Arrowhead Of Child Theft Syndicate, Rescue 12 Minors 

2025/06/29
Despite Threats Of Reprisal, South East Calm
News

Soldiers Kill Terrorist Kingpin Mai Dada, Recover Weapons

2025/06/29
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

June 12: Dangiwa Umar Reacts To National Honour By Tinubu, Reveals 38 Other ‘Unsung Heroes’

Meet Top 20 Nigerian Techies Driving Innovations In 2025

Kalu Seeks Debt Cancellation To Ease Africa’s Burden

Aviation Ministry Worker Convicted Over Employment Fraud

Police Arrest Arrowhead Of Child Theft Syndicate, Rescue 12 Minors 

Abakaliki FC In Minor Road Accident After Federation Cup Defeat

CWC: PSG Thrash Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0, Advance To Quarterfinals

Soldiers Kill Terrorist Kingpin Mai Dada, Recover Weapons

Abducted Benue Links Bus Passengers Regain Freedom After 1 Week In Captivity

Okunbo Foundation Expands Artistic Opportunity In Nigeria

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.