18/09/2025
PRESS RELEASE
*NIGER STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY SPEAKER COMMENDS NECO REGISTRAR PROF. IBRAHIM DANTANI WUSHISHI FOR EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY*
The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Barr. (Dr.) Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, has applauded Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Examination Council (NECO), for his sagacity, perseverance, and credibility in steering NECO towards effective performance marked by quality and integrity. The Speaker expressed this commendation at the 2024 Staff Productivity Award Ceremony held at the NECO Headquarters in Minna, Niger State.
Barr. Sarkin-Daji commended Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi's efforts and achievements in transforming NECO to meet international best standards, stating that the Registrar has made Nigerlites and Nigerians proud.
"What we are witnessing is beyond just presentation of productivity awards," he said, adding that NECO had evolved significantly from a period when there was hesitation in presenting NECO certificates to a time when every student and parent in Nigeria is proud to be identified with NECO. "The system is very functional, the system is very effective, and there is integrity and credibility," the Speaker emphasized.
The Speaker highlighted Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi's exemplary qualities, particularly his emphasis on teamwork and unity wherever he has worked, contributing to the success of all recipients of the awards, as he recognizes staff for their contributions. Barr. Sarkin-Daji noted that Prof. Dantani's leadership showcases not only his personal capabilities but also appreciates the entire Staff of NECO.
As a gesture of appreciation and support, the Speaker donated the sum of ₦500,000 each to the two best students (male and female), totaling One Million Naira, as recognized by the Council.
Speaking earlier at the ceremony, Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NECO, explained that the 2024 awards were categorized into Certificate of Service to staff retirees, awards for the most hardworking and dedicated staff of the year, special awards for the best state coordinator, best driver, and awards of excellent performance for students across all NECO examinations conducted within the period under review. Prof. Wushishi recognized the contributions of all stakeholders to the successful conduct of NECO's activities over the last three years of his administration.
The NECO Registrar highlighted several achievements of his administration, including the successful conduct and release of internal exams and results, transparent conduct of staff promotion exercises without rancor, development of ICT software to achieve fairness, training of staff, acquisition of components of PS 900 series for OMR scanning machines, procurement of complete sets of all-in-one computer systems for the 36 states and Abuja zonal offices, and the purchase of e-Granary database for access to e-resources by subject officers of NECO, among others.
Mairo Adamu Mani
Ag. HOD, Media and Public Relations Directorates
Niger State House of Assembly
September 18, 2025.
