Contrary to reports that he was assassinated, the family of the registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Godswill Obioma, has said he died from a brief illness.
According to a message shared with the examinations council management by the son of the late professor of Education Measurement and Evaluation, Godswill Obioma the 2nd, Mr Obioma died on Monday afternoon.
The short message reads in part; “Dear Sir, this is to formally inform you that my father, Prof. Godswill Obioma, the registrar/chief executive officer of NECO passed to eternal glory yesterday 31/5/2021 after a brief illness.
“We request that you kindly notify the board, management, and the entire staff of the Council of this development.
“We shall keep you duly informed.”
The message, which was signed by the young Obioma, said it was sent on behalf of the family.
