NIGER: Obiama, a great loss to Nigeria, Gov Bello mourns NECO boss

GOVERNOR Abubakar Sani Bello has described the death of the Registrar, National Examination Council (NECO), Prof Godswill Obioma, as a great loss to the nation.

Bello said Prof. Obioma’s death was coming at a time when the country needed his services in the advancement of the education sector.

NECO is headquartered in Minna, the state capital.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje, today, Sani Bello said since he assumed office a year ago, Prof.Obioma had made his impact felt in the running of the organisation through prompt examination and the release of result.

“The Registrar was an experienced and hardworking personality, our heartfelt sympathy is with the family, and the examination body praying that God grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss as well as grant the deceased soul eternal rest,” the governor stated.

However, the Governor assured that the government is with the family at this time of grief and will give them the necessary support and comfort.

Obioma, 67, was appointed Registrar of NECO on May 14, last year but was killed yesterday.