By Jimmy Jackson
The National Examinations Council, NECO, has acquired a high-performance Optical Mark Recognition scanner (OMR Scanner) to enhance the efficiency, credibility and security of its examinations.
Speaking at the inauguration of the newly installed Scantron Insight 1500c machine at the ICT Department in Minna on Thursday, NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, said the acquisition reflects the council’s commitment to enhancing the speed and reliability of examination procedures.
“With this new addition, we will significantly enhance our data processing capabilities, ensuring faster and more accurate results for millions of candidates across the world,” Wushishi stated.
According to him, the newly acquired scanner can scan over 15,000 OMR sheets per hour and 250 per minute.
The Registrar stated that the scanning machine, which costs about N500 million, can simultaneously scan and score OMR sheets.
Prof. Wushishi explained that the acquisition of the high-speed scanner is a testament to NECO’s commitment to leveraging technology in all its examination processes.
The Director of the ICT Department, Mr. Goddy Usioboh, in his address, said the acquisition of the new scanner aligns with NECO’s Vision of delivering World-class examination services while maintaining the integrity of its assessment.
Mr. Tom Harry, the technical adviser from Scantron Company in Minnesota, USA, commended the dedication of NECO’s ICT staff during the training on operating the new machine.
