From Fred Ezeh, Abuja

The federal government has commended the swift response of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to the national outcry that surrounded the recently released West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) results.

There were national concerns over the recent WASSCE results, particularly in subjects where paper serialisation was introduced as part of WAEC’s examination security measures, but WAEC promptly responded to the concerns, promising to address the issue.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, in a statement on Thursday, August 7, reaffirmed an unwavering commitment to upholding the integrity of national examinations, appreciated the patience of affected candidates, and assured the public of its continued pursuit of fairness and credibility in assessment processes.

He said: “This development reinforces our broader education reform agenda, which prioritises examination integrity across all bodies under the Ministry’s supervision, particularly WAEC and the National Examinations Council (NECO).

“In line with this, WAEC and NECO are set to commence a phased rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT), beginning with objective components in November 2026. The adoption of CBT represents a critical step towards curbing malpractice, preventing question leakages, and restoring public trust in the examination system.

“It is a necessary reform to ensure Nigerian students are assessed strictly on merit and that their certificates retain credibility both locally and internationally.”

Dr Alausa emphasised that safeguarding the integrity of examinations is not optional but essential. “Upholding high standards protects the future of our young people and sustains Nigeria’s global reputation for academic excellence.”

He renewed the commitment of the Ministry to working with WAEC, NECO, and all stakeholders to deliver an assessment system that reflects the true ability of Nigerian students and strengthens public confidence in the nation’s education framework.

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