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ABUJA, Nigeria - The Federal Ministry of Education has denounced the incident where students took the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at night using flashlights.
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, voiced his dissatisfaction in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, issued by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo.
Boriowo reported that the minister characterized the circumstances depicted in the widely shared video as "entirely unacceptable," and assured that all necessary actions would be implemented to avert a similar occurrence in the future.
He reinforced the ministry’s dedication to providing a conducive learning and assessment environment.
Alausa condemned the inadequate conditions under which the examination was held at Unity Secondary School in Asaba, Delta, overseen by the State Ministry of Education.
“The ministry has been alerted to the inappropriate environment in which an examination was conducted, as shown in footage circulating on social media.
This indicates an unsuitable setting for such an important academic activity, which was conducted under the supervision of the Delta State Ministry of Education.”
The minister mentioned that the ministry is collaborating with the Delta government and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to look into the issue and ensure that necessary corrective actions are taken.
“The results of the investigation will be shared publicly as required,” he stated.
Alausa reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and ensuring that students nationwide have access to safe and supportive environments for teaching, learning, and assessment.
