- the visit was part of a broader initiative to enforce compliance with examination guidelines
- “With CBT, every student has a fair chance to excel based on hard work
- students, parents, and educators to embrace hard work and reject malpractice
The Federal Government has taken a decisive step to uphold the integrity of public examinations, with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, declaring that the days of buying exam questions are over.
Eko Hot Blog reports that his remarks came during an inspection visit to the Lagos State WAEC Training and Testing Centre in Ogba, Lagos, as candidates commenced the November/December WAEC GCE exams.
The Minister’s visit was part of a broader initiative to enforce compliance with examination guidelines, curb malpractice, and ensure transparency across all WAEC examinations in Nigeria.
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Speaking directly to students and officials at the centre, Dr. Alausa emphasized the shift to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) as a game-changer in the fight against exam malpractice. “The era of buying exam questions is gone,” he said.
“With CBT, every student has a fair chance to excel based on hard work and preparation, not shortcuts or cheating.”
The Minister highlighted the success of technology in exams, including the use of tablets powered by solar energy in centres nationwide. AI-assisted marking systems were also introduced to guide evaluators and ensure fairness in scoring.
“Students now write directly on these tablets, just as they would with pen and paper,” he added, stressing that the system is accessible even in rural areas.
Officials from the Lagos State Ministry of Education, WAEC monitoring teams, and other stakeholders accompanied the Minister on the visit. They observed the exam process, engaged with supervisors, and assessed the centre’s readiness, confirming strict adherence to established standards.
Dr. Alausa further called on students, parents, and educators to embrace hard work and reject malpractice. He praised the government’s collaboration with state authorities to equip schools with the necessary digital tools for CBT exams, ensuring that every student, regardless of location, can participate fairly.
“This initiative is about building human capital, preparing our youth for global competitiveness, and safeguarding the credibility of our education system,” he said. “It’s a clear message: integrity matters, and hard work is the path to success.”
The move is expected to transform public examinations in Nigeria, reinforcing the principle that academic achievement should be earned, not bought.
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