NECO Warns Against Proxy Registrations in Exams to Combat Identity Theft & Fraudulent Results

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has issued a stern warning to school proprietors and educational stakeholders, stressing the need to discontinue the practice of registering candidates for its examinations through intermediaries. NECO has identified this approach as a serious malpractice that has resulted in numerous cases of identity theft and the creation of counterfeit results. As a result, the Council has intensified its efforts to combat this trend and protect the integrity of its examinations.

Measures to Tackle Examination Malpractice

To uphold standards and ensure fair testing environments, NECO has introduced several initiatives specifically aimed at addressing impersonation and other forms of malpractice in its exams. These measures include:

1. Biometric Data Capture: NECO now requires biometric data from each candidate to verify their identity. This technology ensures that only the registered student can take the exam, effectively eliminating the risk of imposters.

2. Customized Answer Booklets: Each candidate is issued a unique answer booklet, which is personalized to prevent unauthorized use or substitution of examination papers.

3. Photographs and Birth Date Embossing on Certificates: In an effort to counteract forgery, NECO embosses both the photograph and date of birth of each candidate directly onto their original certificate, creating a highly personalized and secure document.

Introduction of the NECO e-Verify Platform

To further enhance verification processes, NECO has introduced the NECO e-Verify platform, a secure online system that allows for instant confirmation of NECO-issued certificates. The platform serves as a digital verification tool, allowing anyone—be it institutions, employers, or individuals—to confirm the legitimacy of NECO results. Any certificate that cannot be authenticated through this platform should be considered fraudulent.

Advocacy for Genuine Registration

NECO calls on state ministries of education and school proprietors to ensure that only the genuine, personal details of registered candidates are submitted for NECO examinations. This reinforces NECO’s commitment to transparency, accuracy, and fairness in candidate registration and verification.

Moreover, the Council has announced that, in alignment with its stringent policies against examination malpractice, any candidate found guilty of impersonation during the recently concluded 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal will face strict penalties, including the withholding of their results.

Conclusion

These initiatives and policies underscore NECO’s dedication to safeguarding the credibility of its examinations and eliminating fraudulent practices in the educational assessment system. NECO’s efforts send a clear message that the Council is fully committed to maintaining integrity, fairness, and security in the administration of its exams.

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