NABTEB, and NECO Launched a 10-Member Committee to Strengthen Exam Administration

In the quest to improve the administration of public examinations in Nigeria, the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) established a 10-member technical committee in February 2026 to enhance operational and policy coordination between the two examination bodies.

The decision was reached during a high-level strategic meeting held at NECO headquarters in Minna, Niger State, where the registrars and management teams of both institutions discussed ways to deepen collaboration and improve nationwide examination processes.

According to a statement issued by NABTEB’s Assistant Director of Media and Protocol, Uchechukwu Olisah, the committee was tasked with developing operational frameworks, harmonising implementation strategies, and recommending effective policies that would strengthen cooperation between the two agencies.

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The meeting brought together NABTEB Registrar, Dr. Aminu Mohammed, and NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, alongside senior officials from both organisations.

Key areas of discussion included the harmonisation of examination timetables, improved supervision and examination integrity, enhanced logistics and operational efficiency, and increased integration of information and communication technology in examination administration.

The committee was also expected to promote stronger inter-agency cooperation among examination bodies nationwide.

Speaking during the meeting, Mohammed stressed the importance of sustained unity and collaboration among public examination agencies in driving national development and educational advancement.

He described the engagement as an opportunity to strengthen institutional partnerships through knowledge-sharing and collaborative learning.

The NABTEB registrar further advocated for broader coordination involving other examination bodies such as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), while acknowledging their distinct operational responsibilities.

On his part, Wushishi described the meeting as a significant milestone in fostering stronger institutional understanding and cooperation within Nigeria’s examination system.

He commended NABTEB for the visit, describing it as a reflection of mutual goodwill and shared commitment toward improving the credibility and efficiency of public examinations in the country.

The 2026 collaboration between NABTEB and NECO remains a notable step in Nigeria’s education sector, as both bodies continue efforts to modernise examination administration, strengthen integrity, and improve service delivery for candidates nationwide.