The Jigawa State Government has resolved the delay in releasing National Examinations Council (NECO) results for students in public schools, attributing the issue to a bank transaction glitch. According to Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Isa Chamo, the government had deposited funds to NECO for the examinations, but the transaction encountered a problem, causing the funds to bounce back. This led to a delay in students accessing their results after the national release on September 24, 2026.
The delay caused anxiety among students, parents, and guardians in various parts of the state, including Dutse, Hadejia, and Gumel. Some students and parents lamented the situation, expressing worry and appealing for government intervention. Ashiru Sani, a student of Government Day Secondary School in Dutse, said that despite the national release of results, public school students in the state were yet to access theirs, unlike their counterparts in private schools.
The Jigawa State Government has assured that the issue has been resolved, and students can now access their results on the NECO portal. Prof. Chamo explained that immediate steps were taken to rectify the transaction issue and reprocess the payment once the problem was noticed. He confirmed that NECO had received the payment, and by 6 pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2026, all public school students could check their results without any hitch.
The Commissioner for Higher Education appealed to parents, guardians, and students to remain calm, assuring that the government is committed to education and no student will be left behind. He added that Governor Umar Namadi's administration has paid all fees, and all issues with NECO have been resolved. The development has brought relief to students, parents, and guardians who were worried about the delay.
NECO released the 2026 results on September 24, 2026, but public school students in Jigawa State faced difficulties accessing their results. The Punch newspaper reported that findings in the state showed that students in public schools could not access their results days after the national release. This led to concerns about the cause of the delay and its impact on students' academic plans.
The Jigawa State Government's swift intervention has resolved the issue, allowing public school students to access their NECO results. The government has demonstrated its commitment to education, and stakeholders have welcomed the development. With the results now available, students can proceed with their academic plans, including admission processes.
The incident highlights the importance of effective communication and prompt action in resolving issues that affect students' academic progress. The Jigawa State Government's experience serves as a reminder of the need for robust systems and contingency plans to mitigate the impact of technical glitches on critical services like examination result releases.
Key points
- Jigawa state government blames bank transaction glitch for delay in releasing NECO results for public school students.
- The delay caused anxiety among students, parents, and guardians in the state.
- The issue has been resolved, and students can now access their results on the NECO portal.
