The National Examinations Council–NECO has postponed the 2024 Staff Promotion Examination until further notice..
The exam which was slated to begin on 14th and 15th February 2024 in Minna, Niger State had generated mixed feelings.
The exam body had ordered its staff members who were eligible for an upgrade to appear at its headquarters as from January 13, 2024, to January 15, 2024.
But this announcement had not hone down well with the staff as they had kicked against the development because of the insecurity plaguing the country.
In a statement issued by Azeez Sani, the Acting Director, Directorate of Information and Digital Communication on Friday, the suspension was in compliance with the directive of the Committee on Basic Examination Bodies of the House of Representatives.
Additionally, the statement revealed that the Committee had also scheduled a meeting with the Registrar/CE ofNECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi for Monday, 19th February 2024.
“With this development, all NECO Staff who are due for promotion in 2024 should bear in mind that the exercise has been put on hold yill further notice,” the statement concluded.