LunagisthubWAEC Apologizes for Night WASSCE Exams, Cites Logistics Challenges
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has issued an apology for the unusual circumstances surrounding the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in some parts of Nigeria. Due to logistics delays, candidates in certain areas were forced to take their exams at night.Unconventional Exam Schedule
According to WAEC’s Head of Nigeria National Office, Amos Dangut, the examination body received information that the exam paper was about to be compromised. To prevent leakage, WAEC took swift action and rearranged the exam schedule. However, logistics issues hindered the timely conduct of the examination, resulting in the night exams.Fairness and Transparency
Dangut assured that the incident would not recur, emphasizing WAEC’s commitment to fairness and transparency in conducting examinations. The examination body acknowledges the concerns raised by the public and is taking steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by examination bodies in ensuring the integrity of high-stakes exams like WASSCE. WAEC’s prompt action to prevent paper leakage demonstrates its dedication to maintaining the credibility of the examination process.
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