News
Miyetti Allah Lauds Gov Alias For Acknowledging Communal Nature of Benue Crisis
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Fulani Socio-Cultural Association, has appluded the Executive Governor of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Iormen Alia for acknowledging that the conflicts in Benue are rooted in communal clashes.
In a statement issued on Friday by the National Secretary, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. Engr. Alhassan Saleh Kubah appericiate the governor effort to address the challenges.
According to the statement, On behalf of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Fulani Socio-Cultural Association, we extend our gratitude to you for your recent statement, acknowledging that the conflicts in Benue are rooted in communal clashes among the Benue people, in your reaction against the lie peddled against us by Senator Udende, at the national assembly, your recognition of this fact is a significant step toward understanding the complexities of the situation.
“We appreciate your clear stance that going forward, no one should hastily implicate pro-Fulani groups of pastoralists in the ongoing crisis. Your commitment to avoiding such assumptions is crucial in fostering a fair and impartial approach to addressing the challenges faced by all communities.
“It is heartening to note that you, as the Chief Security Officer of the state, have emphasized the communal nature of the conflict. This acknowledgment will undoubtedly contribute to dispelling the unjust profiling of Fulani herders. Your understanding that these herders are essentially farmers seeking sustenance for their herds reinforces a more balanced perspective on the matter.
“In concluding, we express our sincere gratitude for your commitment to truth and justice. Your leadership in fostering a more nuanced understanding of the situation in Benue State is commendable, and we look forward to continued cooperation in promoting peace and harmony among all communities and we hope to meet you soon on a review of the ban on open grazing by Governor Samuel Ortom.
“Thank you once again for standing on the path of truth and justice.”
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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