The Federal Government has constituted a committee to determine the equivalence of results issued by American colleges working in Nigeria with Nigerian {qualifications}, the Registrar of the National Examinations Council, NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has disclosed.
Wushishi disclosed this whereas talking with journalists on the 2025 Annual Staff Productivity Award Ceremony held on the NECO headquarters in Minna, Niger State.
He stated the committee was constituted by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, following issues over the popularity of results from American colleges working in Nigeria by Nigerian tertiary establishments.
According to him, the difficulty has change into needed as a result of American larger establishments admit Nigerian candidates with NECO results, whereas there have been issues over the acceptance of results from American colleges working in Nigeria by Nigerian tertiary establishments.
He defined that the committee had held a number of conferences to determine the equivalence of the results, stressing that the train was being carried out with consideration for the requirements required for admission into Nigerian tertiary establishments.
Wushishi described the event as vital for NECO, saying the council had moved from what he described as non-recognition to nationwide and worldwide recognition.
He famous that Nigerian candidates had been admitted into larger establishments exterior the nation with NECO results, including that the event demonstrated the rising recognition of the council’s examinations.
The Registrar urged Nigerians to recognise the worth of indigenous establishments, significantly NECO, which he stated was established to serve Nigerians.
According to him, “Nigerians should recognise the worth of their own because it is when you give value to your own that some people see value in it.”
Wushishi, nonetheless, clarified that his enchantment was not for Nigerians to cease patronising different examination our bodies, however for them to recognise the significance of prioritising nationwide pursuits.
He spoke in opposition to the backdrop of the council’s resolution to honour employees who’ve served for greater than 25 years, in addition to retired personnel who contributed to its growth.
The Registrar acknowledged that the popularity was meant to inspire serving employees by rewarding arduous work and productiveness, significantly those that might have encouragement to enhance their efficiency.
He stated honouring retired personnel was additionally a manner of reminding them that their contributions had not been forgotten and that they’d left a legacy for the council and the nation.
According to him, the initiative would additionally give youthful Nigerians examples to emulate, significantly in arduous work, dedication and contribution to nation-building.
Wushishi additional stated the philosophy behind the awards was to recognize individuals whose work had contributed to producing Nigerians who went on to change into professionals in numerous fields and, in flip, contribute to nationwide growth.
