News
Let us stimulate national rebirth – Idris, Minister of Information urges Nigerians
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has emphasized the need for Nigerians to come together and improve the country’s narrative in order to fast-track its move towards greatness.
Speaking during a visit by the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, he explained that his mandate from President Bola Tinubu was to prioritize national re-orientation to promote peace, unity, progress, and development in the nation.
“This is our country; all of us have to come together and be transparent to ourselves. We must be honest with ourselves and ensure that whatever is wrong with us is corrected.”
Idris urged members of the Institute to join him in this task, emphasizing the importance of transparency and honesty in correcting any issues that may be hindering the nation’s progress.
He recognized the pivotal role that NIPR has played in projecting a positive image for Nigeria and encouraged them to continue their efforts alongside other members of the sector.
“We all know that NIPR has played a pivotal role over the years in projecting a positive image for our country. We need to deepen the efforts together with other members of the sector,” he said.
The NIPR National President, Malam Mukhtar Zubairu Sirajo, expressed gratitude for the appointment of Alhaji Muhammad Idris as Minister and acknowledged his experience and skills as a professional.
He urged the Minister to establish communication channels between the government and the people and offered the support of NIPR in achieving his goals.
“As a member of the Institute, we believe you will deploy your decency for which you are legendary, your honesty, and your skills as a public relations practitioner to change the narrative.”
During the visit, the delegation presented the report of the 2022 Summit of the Institute titled “Rebooting Nigeria 2.0” to the Honourable Minister and urged him to support its implementation.
The delegation included members of the Governing Council of the Institute as well as other national and sub-national officials.
Education
2024 NECO: 60% of candidates pass with five credits
Mariam Sanni
The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the results of the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) , with 60.55 percent of candidates securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics.
Registrar of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, made this known while briefing newsmen at NECO headquarters in Minna, Niger State.
Prof. Wushishi disclosed that a total of 1,376,423 candidates, representing 706,950 males and 669,473 females, registered for the exam.
The NECO boss gave a further breakdown of the results as : “Number of candidates that sat is 1,367,736 representing 702,112 Males and 665,624 females.
” Number of candidates with five Credits and above, including English and Mathematics is 828,284, representing 60.55%.
” Number of candidates with five credits and above, irrespective of English and Mathematics is 1,147,597, representing 83.90%”
On the number of examination malpractice, Wushishi said this year’s figure witnessed a great reduction when compared to last year.
He said: “The number of candidates involved in various forms of malpractice in 2024 is 8,437 as against 12,030 in 2023, which shows a reduction of 30. 1%.”
The registrar, however, revealed that 40 schools were found to be involved in mass cheating during the examination.
” During the conduct of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), 40 schools were found to have been involved in whole school (mass) cheating in 17 states. They will be invited to the Council for discussion, after which appropriate sanctions will be applied. One school in Ekiti was recommended for de-recognition for mass cheating in two core subjects and 01 Science subject.
” Similarly, 21 Supervisors were recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision, aiding and abetting, abscondment, extortion, drunkenness, and negligence, in 12 states.”
He urged candidates who sat for the examination to visit the NECO website to access their results.
” At this juncture, I wish to formally declare that the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal is hereby released to the public. By this release, candidates can now access their results on the NECO website:www.neco.gov.ng using their examination registration number,” Wushishi said.
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