According to a statement from its spokesperson, Moyosola Adeshina, WAEC mentioned that they successfully met their objectives; however, they encountered logistical issues and security concerns which affected the schedules and smooth administration of the exam.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has clarified that the postponement resulting in students taking the English Language exam for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) well into Thursday morning was an attempt to thwart potential leaks of test questions and uphold the credibility of the assessment.
According to a statement from its spokesperson, Moyosola Adeshina, WAEC mentioned that although they accomplished their goals, they encountered logistical issues and security concerns which affected the schedules and smooth administration of the exam.
The WAEC stated that they are collaborating with law enforcement agencies to ensure such incidents do not happen again in the future.
The examining authority apologized to the students, institutions, and families involved.
“The statement noted the significance of promptly administering exams and acknowledged how this decision affects students, their institutions, and families, expressing genuine regret over any disruptions caused,” it read.
The West African Examinations Council values the comprehension and backing from all parties involved at this time. We stay dedicated to maintaining the utmost standards in conducting exams and will keep fostering academic excellence.
Background
PREMIUM TIMES had
reported
How hundreds of students throughout the Southwest completed the WASSCE scheduled for noon late at night on Wednesday.
Social media clips displayed high school pupils bent over exam sheets, using flashlights while writing the English Language test.
According to PREMIUM TIMES, the issue impacted students across Lagos, Osun, Ogun, and Oyo states. Many of these students took their exams at approximately 7 p.m., with some continuing until as late as 9 p.m.
A WAEC supervisor from Lagos State, who wished to remain anonymous, mentioned that they had to await the arrival of the examination questions.
In the meantime, Nigerians have turned to social media to criticize the examining authority, alleging that they lack sensitivity towards the safety of the adolescents taking the exams.
Last week, students taking the same WASSCE exams had to sit for their tests late into the night.
Delta state
, earning rebukes from Nigerians.
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