Abia State is making headlines as the results for the 2024 NECO exams are released, revealing that Alex Otti’s administration led the way with the highest percentage of successful candidates. Out of a total of 1,367,736 students who sat for the exams, an impressive 60.5% (827,480) passed, with Abia achieving a remarkable pass rate of 83.40%.

In contrast, other states struggled, with Kaduna achieving only a 42% pass rate and Kano languishing at a mere 2%.

Notably, the results also highlighted issues of academic dishonesty, as a school in Ekiti was flagged for exceptional cheating and recommended for de-registration. NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, disclosed that 40 schools from 17 states were implicated in mass cheating and have been summoned for discussions. Additionally, 21 supervisors across 12 states faced recommendations for blacklisting due to poor supervision practices, including extortion and misconduct.

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The demographic breakdown of the candidates showed that 702,112 were male while 665,624 were female.

Indigenes of Abia State are attributing this educational success to the efforts of the Labour Party and Governor Alex Otti, celebrating their leadership during this significant achievement. As Abia sets a benchmark for educational excellence, the focus now shifts to addressing the challenges faced by other states in ensuring fair and effective examination practices.