Ijeh, Cybersecurity Expert Laments Poland's Rejection Of NECO Certificate For Varsity Admission; Calls For Fed Govt's Investigation, Intervention

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Engr. Christian Ijeh
Delta state-born Cybersecurity expert based in Poland, Engr. Christian Ijeh, has lamented the recent rejection of National Examination Council (NECO) Certificate by the Polish Examination Board, calling on the Federal Government to investigate the development. 

Condemning the Polish government's action, Ijeh stressed that Nigeria enjoys a bilateral relationship with Poland and wondered why the rejection came even though Nigerian Students had been previously admitted into reputable Polish tertiary Institutions using the same NECO certificate.

According to him, a Nigerian student seeking to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in Poland had raised the alarm after receiving an official communication barring NECO certificate holders from accessing admission into Polish schools.

The student who submitted his academic documents to the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) for mandatory verification, was informed that his NECO qualification did not meet Poland’s requirements for tertiary studies.

According to the appeal decision issued to her, NAWA concluded that the NECO certificate could not be recognized as an equivalent qualification for entry into Polish higher institutions. This outcome, says Engr. Ijeh, effectively prevented the applicant from enrolling in her chosen Bachelor’s program, despite meeting all additional institutional requirements.

Notedly, the Polish decision has sparked concern among Nigerian applicants who rely on the NECO qualification, which is widely used domestically for university admissions. While WAEC certificates are recognized by many European and institutions of learning, NECO on the other hand, has faced inconsistent acceptance across foreign education systems, leading to uncertainty for students who seek opportunities abroad.

Education analysts say that the rejection highlights a broader issue regarding the global recognition of Nigerian secondary school certificates. Stakeholders argue that Nigerian authorities may need to engage diplomatically with international education bodies to ensure Nigerian qualifications are better understood and appropriately evaluated.
Engr. Christian Ijeh
Analysts also warn that the development could strain academic relations between both countries if left unaddressed and urged the Nigerian government to urgently initiate dialogue with the Polish government and relevant education authorities to clarify the status of NECO, resolve the disagreement, and prevent the matter from escalating into a broader diplomatic or educational dispute. They argue that failure to act swiftly could result in more Nigerian students facing similar setbacks, potentially discouraging international academic cooperation.

As the number of Nigerian students aspiring to study in Europe continues to rise, the Polish governments’ stance on NECO, education experts argue, may influence future application trends. The development, according to them, May also further prompt Nigerian families, education consultants, and policymakers to push for strengthened international recognition of the nation’s secondary education frameworks.

Experts and stakeholders in the education sector have however advised prospective students hoping to study in Poland to confirm the acceptability of their certificates early in the application process, particularly those relying on NECO - so as to avoid last-minute setbacks.

Meanwhile, the affected applicant has described the experience as disheartening, noting that he had fully complied with Poland’s verification procedures before receiving the decision. He emphasized that the outcome should be publicly discussed so that other Nigerian students can be better informed when planning academic pursuits abroad.

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