The National Examinations Council (NECO) has issued a stern warning to school owners and stakeholders to refrain from enrolling candidates for its examinations by proxy.

In a statement released by acting Director of Information and Public Affairs, Azeez Sabi, the Council emphasized the fraudulent practices associated with proxy registration, which have led to the proliferation of false identities and counterfeit results.

To combat examination malpractice, NECO has introduced several measures aimed at preventing impersonation during examinations. These include the implementation of a Biometric Data Capturing Device, the use of customized answer booklets, and the embossing of candidates’ photographs and dates of birth on their certificates. The Council urges state Ministries of Education and school owners to ensure that only genuine candidates’ personal details are registered for NECO examinations.

Furthermore, the statement highlighted that candidates found guilty of impersonation in the recently released 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal have had their results withheld.