The National Examinations Council (NECO) has issued a stern warning to school owners, parents, and stakeholders to cease the practice of enrolling candidates for its examinations by proxy. In a statement released by acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, NECO highlighted the dangers of this fraudulent activity, which often leads to identity theft and the circulation of fake results.
The statement emphasized NECO's commitment to eradicating examination malpractice, outlining several measures implemented to combat impersonation during exams. These measures include the use of biometric data capturing devices, customized answer booklets, and the embossing of candidates' photographs and dates of birth on original certificates.
Additionally, NECO introduced the NECO e-Verify platform last year, allowing individuals to confirm and verify NECO results online. The council urged the public to be vigilant, noting that any certificate allegedly issued by NECO that cannot be verified through the e-Verify system is considered fraudulent.
NECO also called upon state ministries of education and school owners to ensure that only the personal details of genuine candidates are used for registration in all examinations conducted by the council.