The National Examinations Council (NECO) has unveiled an e-platform for verification and confirmation of results of examinations called NECO e-verify.
The Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, at the unveiling of the platform in Abuja on Thursday, said the process will help to ensure the accuracy of academic credentials.
Wushishi explained that the platform will bring much relief to millions of examination candidates, educational institutions and other stakeholders.
His words:
“Due to the growing need for verification and confirmation of results by institutions both home and abroad, the Council decided that now was the best time to introduce the e-Verify platform.
“The ‘NECO e-Verify’ is an Online Result Verification solution that guarantees instant authentication of academic and basic information about prospective candidates for admission and employment into academic institutions and work places, respectively.”
He stressed that result verification is a necessary process that helps to ensure the accuracy of academic credentials, which ensures the authenticity of candidates’ results.
He further stated that academic institutions and employers would be more confident that they are admitting and hiring persons with the required qualifications for further studies and specific job schedules.
Also, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, David Adejo, described the platform as a game-changing initiative.
He said with the unveiling, NECO was aligning itself with global best practices while commending the examination body for its efforts in creating the platform.
