By Felix Khanoba
The Registrar and Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has been elected to the Executive Council of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA).
Prof. Wushishi was elected as the West Africa Representative during the AEAA’s 40th Annual Conference, held at the Century City Conference Centre and Hotels in Cape Town, South Africa.
The event, which concluded recently, brought together educational assessment experts from across the continent.
According to a statement released by NECO’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, on Sunday, Prof. Wushishi will join a select group of eight members on the Executive Council.
These members represent various examination bodies from across Africa, reflecting the association’s commitment to regional representation and collaboration.
The AUTHORITY reports that the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa, established in 1982, aims to foster cooperation among examining and assessment bodies across the continent.
It plays a critical role in harmonizing educational assessments, ensuring that standards are maintained and improved across Africa.
This year’s conference, held from August 19 to 23, 2024, was centred around the theme, “Reimagining Educational Assessment in the Age of Multiple Dimensions of Learning in a Global Society.” The event saw participation from over 21 active primary members, along with various public and private institutions and organizations from around the world.
The conference provided a platform for discussions on the future of educational assessment in Africa, with a focus on adapting to the evolving demands of a globalized world.
Prof. Wushishi’s election to the Executive Council is a significant recognition of his contributions to educational assessment, both in Nigeria and across the continent.
