NECO Warns About Fake Supervisor Recruitment Sites and Launches Official Online Portal

Kuni Tyessi in Abuja

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has cautioned teachers and the public about fraudulent online portals that demand money from applicants for examination supervisor positions, emphasizing that the council does not charge any fees for applications.

The warning was released in a statement signed by NECO’s acting spokesperson, Azeez Sani, on Tuesday, ahead of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (Internal), scheduled to begin on June 15, 2026.

According to the statement, NECO noted that fake sites have been requesting applicants to submit academic credentials after paying fees.

In response and in line with recommendations from the ministerial committee on improving the quality of examinations in Nigeria, the council has moved from an analogue to a fully electronic recruitment process for supervisors and assistant supervisors.

“NECO wishes to inform the public that the council does not request any payment from teachers applying to serve as examination supervisors,” he said.

The council said the new system will curb fraud, reduce exam malpractice, and make recruitment fairer and more credible. The process is automated and “no third party is required.”

It also highlighted that eligibility includes pensionable teachers on Grade Level 12 and above, aged 30 years or older, and the official application link is,

“22,000 supervisors are needed for June exams and the council plans to recruit at least 22,000 supervisors for the 2026 SSCE internal to ensure smooth conduct of the exams nationwide.”

The council urged applicants to ignore any website demanding payment and to use only the official portal.