TUNDE BOLAJI – MINNA
For effective service delivery, the National Examinations Council NECO has assured Nigerians to make the council a true, most reliable and viable examination body they will be proud aimed at instilling confidence in the services rendered to their clients.
This assurance was given by the Registration and Chief Executive of the examination body, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi during the opening ceremony of a Two Day Workshop with theme: ” Invigorating and Repositioning the NECO Through the Instrumentality of Quality Assurance for Effective Service Delivery”.
Professor Wushishi said this was in fulfilment of his promised to take the council to its enviable heights in line with global and best practices hence the reputation and image of the body must be protected and enhanced both nationally and internationally.
He revealed that the workshop would equip participants with the required skills to compete favourably with their counterpart globally which as well will impact positively on the participants.
The Registrar further disclosed that the examination body spends over N2 billion in the conduct of each examination exercise as allowances and called on governments to look into it and ensure that the required needs are met.
He stressed the need to install e- library, sustainable training for capacity building, making available 24 hours free internet, use of soft wares and computer laboratory as well up dating of the knowledge of the teachers on their subject areas
Nigeria Packaging graduates 40 students, unveils maiden edition of NaijaStar Awards
In recognition of excellence in the Nigerian Packaging Industry, the Institute of Packaging Professionals Nigeria (IOPPN), Nigeria Packaging (NP), and Nigeria Packaging Academy (NPA) licensed by the Institute of Packaging South Africa, for a One-year Diploma in Packaging Technology course collaborated to host the Nigeria Packaging inaugural Graduation ceremony and unveiling of NaijaStar Awards for Packaging Excellence on Thursday, 24th of March 2022 at Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos.
During the event, the IOPPN, NP, NPA honoured 40 students who have concluded their Diplomas, and Certificate courses with prize presentations at the venue. While the awards ceremony is designed to celebrate excellence in the Packaging sector in Nigeria, the awards initiative is also aimed at recognising organisations and personalities who have contributed positively to the transformation of the Packaging sector, through safe, sustainable, quality, innovative products, and services.
Commenting on the awards, President of Africa Packaging Organisation and Executive Director, Institute of Packaging Nigeria, Ahmed Alex Omah said, “Recognising exceptional and outstanding contributors and professionals within the Packaging sector forms the foundation on which the NaijaStar Awards is established. The Institute of Packaging Nigeria is highly committed to rewarding excellence and professionalism through a credible, transparent, and trustworthy process. We also appreciate our supportive partners who made this event a success”.
The NaijaStar awards categories include; Food, Beverages, Personal Care and Household, Cosmetics and Beauty, E-commerce, Pharmaceutical and Medical, Industrial and Transport Packaging, Point of Sale Packaging, Point of Sale Packaging, Luxury Packaging, Fresh Fruits & Vegetables. Others are special recognition of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The selection of winners will be done by a panel of distinguished individuals and professionals drawn from different renowned organisations within the Packaging sector. The panel of judges include branding connoisseurs, agro-food and consumer product experts, and representatives from international organisations who will examine each submission with regards to seven key elements which will be used as the standards in selecting the winners.
During the event, 22 graduating students from the Nigeria Packaging Academy 2021 session, who have fulfilled all requirements received a special honour as certified Packaging professionals. Among them was Damilola Olaide, who emerged as the best graduating student in the one-Year Diploma in Packaging Technology.
The NaijaStar Awards is sponsored by Fairtrade Messer – organisers of agrofood and plastprintpack, Sona group of companies, FAE Envelope and SBA.
