The National Examinations Council examiners to mark the 2024 students’ examination papers have threatened to embark on a nationwide protest over the non-payment of their allowances after completing the assignment.
It was learned that the examiners have started mobilizing their colleagues across the states for the planned protest.
A letter written by aggrieved Kano examiners to the NECO Chief Registrar in Minna dated November 8, 2024, and circulated to NECO examiners and all team leaders in Plateau State confirmed the development.
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.
“Therefore, we hereby give NECO a two-week ultimatum to resolve the issues surrounding the payments of examiners.
“If this matter is not resolved within the stipulated time frame, the examiners will have no choice but to embark on a nationwide protest through coordinated efforts of the members across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).”
It added “We trust that NECO will take immediate action to rectify this situation and ensure that the examiners are paid their peanuts without any further delay.
“Failure to do so will force the examiners to pursue legal action against the examining body for negligence and total disregard for their rights as workers.
“We hope for a prompt and positive response to this matter to prevent any further disruptions or escalations.”
On Sunday, some of the NECO examiners in Jos said they were ready to participate in the protest if nothing was done to address their demand.
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