NECO INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO BOOST EXAMINATION CREDIBILTIY
08-03-25
By Sadiq Aminu The National Examinations Council, NECO has acquired a high performance Optical Mark Recognition Scanner to enhance the efficiency, Credibility and Security of its examinations.
At the inauguration of the newly Installed machine in Minna, Niger State, the Registrar, Professor Dantani Wushishi said it was part of the Council’s efforts to improve accuracy, speed and reliability in its examination process.
He explained that the new addition, we would significantly enhance its data processing capabilities, ensure faster and more accurate results processing for millions of candidates across the world.
According to Professor Wushishi, the newly acquired scantron Insight 1500c scanner is known for its precision, speed and ability to handle large volume of scripts efficiently.
He said the machine which cost about N500 million, has the capability to scan over 15,000 OMR sheets per hour and 250 per minute.
The NECO Registrar explained that the acquisition of the high-speed scanner is a testament to the council’s commitment to leveraging technology in all its examination processes.
The Technical Adviser from Scantron Company, Minessota, USA, Mr. Tom Harry who trained the staff of the Council on the Operations of the new scanning machine, expressed satisfaction with the staff high level of dedication and diligence during the training.