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Army Promises More Support For NYSC, DG Lauds Gesture

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10 months ago

November 17, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The Nigerian Army has recommited itself itself towards the provision of adequate security for Corps Members and NYSC Officials.

The Brigade Commander, 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, Katsina, Brigadier General OF Fadairo stated this today when the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed paid him a courtesy visit in his office.

The Commander who lauded NYSC for its efforts in uniting the country through its programmes and posting policy appealed for more stakeholders’ support for the Scheme.

General Fadairo also commended the NYSC Director General for his giant strides of transformation since he assumed duty in NYSC.

“We will continue to partner to ensure that the Scheme does not suffer. We must make the NYSC more stronger in all ramifications”, the Commander said.

Earlier, the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed appreciated the officers and men of the Brigade for their support for the NYSC Secretariat in Katsina State, especially in terms of maximum security for Corps Members and officials.

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Education

2024 NECO: 60% of candidates pass with five credits

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59 mins 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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