Kogi Coordinator Of NECO Visits Chief Imam Of Lokoja Central Mosque
By Abubakar Suleman
In continuation of his consultative visits to stakeholders across Kogi state, the state Coordinator of National Examination Council, NECO, Mr. Thadeus Ajabu has paid courtesy visits to the Chief Imam of Lokoja Central Mosque, Sheikh Aminu Shaban.
Speaking at the residence of chief Imam, the Cordinator of NECO said his decision to visit the religious leader was to solicit his support and cooperation to help in creating the awareness about the importance of NECO and to seeks his blessings, wisdom and prayers.
According to him, it is imperative for religious leaders to be actively involved in ensuring that our children take advantage of NECO different examination opportunities, adding that the council has five different exams which include SSCE, Suleja Academy, SSCE external and others.
The Cordinator noted that “It’s very surprising that while other states has over 200 students admitted in Suleja academy, Kogi was having below 50 students, this is why we the stakeholders need to create awareness to parents, community leaders to take advantage of the opportunity”,he stressed.
In his words ; “I am here to remind our scholars and leaders of their rights to help in educating our people. We cannot afford to ignore the critical roles religious leaders play in every community,”
Mr. Ajabu further commended the Registrar/Chief Executive of National Examination Council, NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi for his tremendous efforts in making NECO the most recognised examination body in Africa, urged the chief Imam of Lokoja to continue to pray for his boss, for God’s guildiance and protection throughout his endeavours.
Mr. Ajabu therefore, assured the islamic sholars that he would leave no stone unturned by ensuring that the less-privilege children in the community benefits from NECO openings.
According to him, “NECO is the biggest indigenous Examination body in Nigeria, and presently has offices in five African countries and Saudi Arabia,
He however appreciated the Governor of Kogi state, Ahmed Usman Ododo for his humility and developmental achievements.
In his own response, the Chief Imam, Sheikh Shaban expressed appreciation to the Cordinator, Mr. Ajabu for his visit and assured him of his support and cooperation.
The Chief Imam however promised NECO coordinator of ensuring that Muslim parents were adequately informed on the importance of their children writing NECO exams, stating that as the chairman of religious body in kogi state, he promised to mobilise all religious leaders in Kogi state towards achieving the desired goals.
He offered a special prayer for the upliftment, growth and development of NECO, especially for the registrar/Chief Executive of the NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi.