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Akpodiete Congratulates Delta New Commissioners

Published

1 year ago

August 24, 2023

…key into Oborevwori’s More Agenda

Former House of Representatives aspirant and Coordinator of Atikulated Global Movement in Delta, Hon. Dr. Olotu Otemu Akpodiete JP has congratulated the newly sworn-in Civil Commissioners in Delta State with a charge on them to key into the More Agenda of the State Governor.

On behalf of the Atikulated Global Movement, we congratulate the newly sworn-in commissioners, particularly Hon. Onoriode Agofure

“As we know, there are already so many expectations by the people. Thus, the new commissioners must hit the ground running by coming up with policies and programs that will have a direct bearing on the lives of the people.

“The State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori has a lot of confidence on the commissioners, and they must work hard to justify the confidence being reposed on them today.

“As political heads of ministries, they should key into the M.O.R.E developmental template of the Delta State Government, and work for the actualization in the ministries.”

Akpodiete called on the Civil commissioners to embrace probity, transparency, honesty, and integrity in public service, calling on them to always be above board.

He stated, “I must enjoin our new Commissioners in the State to be dedicated, innovative, and be hardworking, upholding the oath of their offices.

“As drivers of the Governor’s agenda, they should see themselves as team players with a shared vision and mission and, must harmoniously work for the development of the State.

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Education

2024 NECO: 60% of candidates pass with five credits

Published

7 hours ago

September 19, 2024

The Gleamer

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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