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NECO Warns Against Fake Supervisor Recruitment Sites, Launches Official E-Portal

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • NECO warns the public about fraudulent websites demanding payment for examination supervisor positions.
  • The council has transitioned to a fully electronic recruitment process to prevent fraud and improve credibility.
  • Approximately 22,000 supervisors are needed for the upcoming 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (Internal).

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has issued a stern warning against fraudulent online portals soliciting money from individuals seeking positions as examination supervisors. NECO clarified that no fees are required for these applications, emphasizing that fake websites are demanding payment and requesting academic credentials.

In response to these scams and in line with recommendations to enhance examination quality, NECO is implementing a fully electronic recruitment system for supervisors and assistant supervisors. This digital shift aims to curb fraud, reduce exam malpractice, and ensure a fairer, more credible selection process. The council stressed that the automated system requires no third-party involvement.

NECO announced that it needs to recruit at least 22,000 supervisors for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (Internal), scheduled to commence on June 15, 2026. Eligibility criteria include being a pensionable teacher on Grade Level 12 or above, aged 30 years or older. Applicants are urged to use only the official portal, supervisor.neco.gov.ng, and to disregard any other website demanding payment.

NECO wishes to inform the public that the council does not request for any payment from teachers applying to serve as examination supervisors.

— Azeez SaniActing spokesperson for NECO, clarifying the council's policy on application fees.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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