Course code: EDU 101

Department: Bsc.Ed political science

Matric no: 23140402006
Name: Adeleke Joshua Ademola

1. What is Unionism?
2. List of teachers council in Nigeria (20)
3. Functions of NECO?

Answer
1. Unionism can be defined as the concept of group of people coming together to form a labour
unions, particularly those concerns with the protecting and furthering the right of workers.Also
unionism can be refers as the group of people that share the same ideology to achieve a goal.

2. Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)

ii. Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)
iii. Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS)
iv.National Association of Medical Doctor (NAMD)
v. Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP)
vi. Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology (NATT)
vii. Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research (NITR)
viii. National Union Of Petroleum and Natural Gas workers (NUPENG)
ix. Trade Union Congress (TUC)
x. Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA)
xi. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
xii.Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN)
xiii. Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
xiv. Non-Academic staff Union of Universities (NASU)
xv. National Judicial Institute (NJI)
xvi. National Mathematical Centre (NMC)
xvii. National Institute for Labour Studies (NILS)
xviii. National Commission for College of Education (NCCE)
xix.National Association of Nigeria Nursery and Primary School Teachers (NANNPT)
xx.Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU)

3.The National Examinations Council (NECO) performs several functions, including:

Conducting the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE): NECO administers the
SSCE, which assesses the academic performance of secondary school students at the end of their
education.
Administering other examinations: NECO conducts other examinations such as the Basic
Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the National Common Entrance Examination
(NCEE).

Curriculum development: NECO contributes to curriculum development by providing feedback

on the effectiveness of existing curricula and suggesting revisions to improve educational
outcomes.

Research and innovation: NECO engages in research and innovation initiatives to enhance the
quality and integrity of its examinations and assessment processes.

Certification: NECO issues certificates to successful candidates in its examinations, which are
recognized for admission into higher institutions and for employment purposes.

Collaboration with stakeholders: NECO collaborates with educational institutions, government

agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure the credibility and relevance of its examinations.

Overall, NECO plays a crucial role in assessing and certifying the academic achievements of
students in Nigeria, contributing to the educational development of the country.