SOME ROADS AWARDED BY FORMER GOVERNOR OBASEKI NOT PROPERLY DOCUMENTED - EDO STATE COMMITTEE.(PHOTO).

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 Some Roads Awarded by Former Governor Obaseki Not Properly Documented – Edo State Committee The Edo State Assets Verification Committee has revealed that some roads awarded under the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki were not properly documented. Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, the committee chairman, disclosed this in a press briefing on Thursday, stating that these roads were not accurately recorded in the Ministry of Roads and Bridges (now Ministry of Works) files presented to the committee. He also highlighted a significant financial burden left by the previous government, with about ₦200 billion in outstanding payments to contractors for ongoing road projects. Umakhihe claimed that while road contracts were awarded in 2024, contractors were only provided with mobilization funds, and in some cases, money was reportedly returned to government officials. This situation, he said, has delayed the progress of the road projects. The committee further observed inadequate ...

NECO ACREDITS MORE FOREIGN SCHOOLS FOR SALE, BECE. (PHOTO).


 The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited additional foreign schools to conduct its Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).


The newly-accredited institutions are located in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea.


According to a statement by NECO, its accreditation team carried out a thorough evaluation of the schools’ readiness before granting full accreditation status.


The Council described the development as a significant milestone, reflecting NECO’s commitment to extending quality education and assessment services beyond Nigeria’s borders.


In a related development, candidates in Diffa, Niger Republic, are participating in the ongoing NECO SSCE External examinations. The UNHCR School in Diffa has become NECO’s first-ever SSCE Centre outside Nigeria.


NECO further disclosed that its examinations are now being written in several countries, including Benin Republic, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger Republic, Equatorial Guinea, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.


This expansion highlights NECO’s growing international presence and underscores its dedication to educational inclusivity and global relevance.

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