Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education has strongly condemned an incident in which students were filmed sitting the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at night, using only torchlights.
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, expressed his dismay in a statement issued on Saturday by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo. Dr. Alausa described the situation, captured in a widely circulated video, as “completely unacceptable” and pledged that all necessary measures would be taken to prevent any recurrence.
The minister reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring a conducive environment for learning and assessment across the country.
Dr. Alausa specifically criticised the poor conditions under which the examination was reportedly conducted at Unity Secondary School in Asaba, Delta State, highlighting that the incident occurred under the supervision of the State Ministry of Education.
“The ministry’s attention has been drawn to the conduct of an examination in an unsuitable environment, as seen in footage circulating on social media,” the minister was quoted as saying. “This reveals an inappropriate setting for such a critical academic exercise, and it occurred under the oversight of the Delta State Ministry of Education.”
The Federal Ministry of Education confirmed it is now working in collaboration with the Delta State government and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to investigate the matter thoroughly and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
“The outcome of the investigation will be made public as necessary,” Dr. Alausa added.
The minister reiterated his commitment to improving educational infrastructure nationwide, ensuring that students have access to safe and enabling environments for teaching, learning, and assessment.
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