The National Examinations Council (NECO) has acquired a High-Performance Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Scanner to enhance the efficiency, Credibility, and Security of its examinations.

The Registrar professor. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi who made this known at the inauguration of the newly Installed Scanning machine at the ICT Department in Minna , said it was part of the Council’s efforts to improve accuracy, speed and reliability in its examination process.

In a statement by the Acting. Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, says the Registrar notes that the scantron Insight 1500c is a High-Performance OMR Scanner known for its precision, speed and ability to handle large volumes of scripts efficiently.

“With this new addition, we will significantly enhance our data processing capabilities, ensuring faster and more accurate results processing for millions of candidates across the world”.

According to him, the newly acquired scanner has the capability to scan over 15,000 OMR sheets per hour and 250 per minute.

The Registrar stated that the scanning machine which cost about N500 million, has the capacity to simultaneously scan and score OMR sheets.

Professor 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 ICT Department, Mr. Goddy Usioboh, in has 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.

The Technical Adviser from Scantron Company, Minessota, USA, Mr. Tom Harry who trained the staff of the ICT Department on the Operations of the new scanning machine, expressed satisfaction with the staff high level of dedication and diligence during the training.

Marian  Enakhimion