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“Investing in women will bring more growth,” says NEXIM Bank.
Joel Ajayi
The Nigerian Export-Import Bank has called for more investment in women, which it believes will go a long way in bringing more growth and development to the country.
The Managing Director/CEO of NEXIM Bank, Abba Bello, made the call in Abuja on Friday, on the occasion of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) themed “Inspire Inclusion,” saying that the Nigerian Export-Import Bank will spare no effort toward improving the welfare of women, as well as protecting their rights and advancing their causes.
He expressed that any society that wants to grow has to include women in all economic and entrepreneurial drives.
According to him, on this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the extraordinary women who are the driving force behind NEXIM Bank.
“I believe in the power of women to break barriers and empower other women to lead in their communities.
“I want to call on all women in Nigeria to keep fighting for inclusion until their needs are met.
“The Managing Director then acknowledged the challenges faced by women, especially in the context of inclusion and justice, urging them not to lose focus but to always fight for their rights.
Mr. Bello recognized the role of women in nation-building, emphasizing that Nigerian women are elemental to the nation’s development, growth, and greatness.
He, however, said that NEXIM Bank will redouble its efforts toward creating programs and initiatives that uplift and support women more.
Also speaking, the Executive Director of Business Development of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, Hon. Stella Okotete, reiterated that women should not lose focus but should go for what they want in life.
She called on men that, rather than treating the women working under them as tea girls, they should engage with them more to help them achieve their goals in life.
In her presentation, one of the special guests of honor, Coach Naomi Osemudia, urged women to invest in capacity building, empowerment, and engagement, among other things.
According to her, you can’t sit in the comfort of your zone and expect inclusion.
Also, Senior Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on citizenship and leadership, Sola Abiola, sought the coming together and collaboration of women to have a better life for themselves and the country at large.
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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