The National Examinations Council, NECO, has acquired a high performance Optical Mark Recognition, OMR, Scanner to enhance the efficiency, credibility and security of its examinations.
At the inauguration of the newly installed scanning machine at the ICT Department in Minna on Thursday, NECO Registrar, Prof Dantani Wushishi, explained it was part of the Council’s efforts to improve accuracy, speed and reliability in its examination process.
He disclosed that the scantron Insight 1500c is a high performance OMR Scanner known for its precision, speed and ability to handle large volume of scripts efficiently.
Spokesperson of NECO, Azeez Sani, quoted his boss as explaining that “with this new addition, we will significantly enhance our data processing capabilities, ensuring faster and more accurate results processing for millions of candidates across the world.”
He said the new scanner has the capability to scan over 15,000 OMR sheets per hour and 250 per minute.
According to him, the scanning machine which cost about N500 million, has the capacity to simultaneously scan and score OMR sheets.
He Wushishi explained that the acquisition of the high-speed scanner is a testament to NECO’s commitment to leveraging technology in all its examination processes.
Speaking, NECO’s Director of ICT Department, Mr. Goddy Usioboh, said the acquisition of the new scanner aligns with NECO’s vision of delivering World-class examination services while maintaining the integrity of its assessment.
The Technical Adviser from Scantron Company, Minessota, USA, Mr. Tom Harry who trained staff of the ICT Department on the operations of the new scanning machine, expressed satisfaction with the staff high level of dedication and diligence during the training.
