Examiners engaged by the National Examinations Council to mark the 2024 students’ examination papers have threatened to embark on nationwide protest over the non-payment of their allowances after completing the assignment.
It was learnt that the examiners have started mobilising their colleagues across the states for the planned protest.
A letter written to the NECO Chief Registrar in Minna by aggrieved Kano examiners and circulated to NECO examiners in Plateau State confirmed the development.
The letter, dated November 8, 2024, and copied to all team leaders in charge across the federation and all assistant examiners across the federation was obtained by our correspondent in Jos on Sunday.
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It read, “Dear Sir, we write to bring to your urgent attention the ongoing issues surrounding the payment of examiners who were engaged in marking the recent examination papers set by the National Examinations Council (NECO).
“It is very appalling that despite the examinations being marked over three months ago, and the release of the candidates’ results for over a month now, a majority of the examiners are yet to receive the wages they are owed for their laborious efforts. Only an insignificant minority have been paid nationwide.
“As examiners who played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth conduct and evaluation of the examinations, we find it utterly unacceptable that our payments have been delayed for such an extended period.
“Our dedication and commitment to our duties should not be met with such negligence and disregard for our welfare, especially in these economically trying times.