The National Examinations Council (NECO) has alerted the public to the circulation of fraudulent online recruitment portals targeting teachers applying to serve as examination supervisors for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, the examination body warned that the fake websites are being operated by fraudsters seeking to deceive unsuspecting applicants.
⚠️ Fake portals demanding payment
According to NECO, the scam platforms are requesting teachers to:
Upload academic credentials
Provide personal information
Pay processing fees for recruitment consideration
The council described the activities as “false, illegal and unauthorized,” stressing that no payment is required at any stage of its recruitment process.
💻 NECO introduces digital recruitment system
NECO clarified that it has adopted a fully electronic recruitment system for supervisors and assistant supervisors in order to improve transparency and reduce fraud in examination supervision.
The council said the new system replaces the old manual process and is designed to strengthen the integrity of examinations nationwide.
👩🏫 Eligibility and recruitment details
NECO disclosed that about 22,000 supervisors will be recruited for the 2026 SSCE Internal examination scheduled to begin on June 15, 2026.
Eligible applicants must:
Be pensionable teachers on Grade Level 12 and above
Be at least 30 years old
Apply only through NECO’s official recruitment portal
🛑 Public warning
The council urged teachers and members of the public to ignore any unofficial websites or individuals requesting payment or personal data.
It also advised applicants to rely strictly on verified NECO communication channels to avoid falling victim to recruitment scams.
NECO further emphasized that the digital process is fully automated, with no involvement of third-party agents or intermediaries.
