NECO, WAEC Will Migrate To Computer-Based Examination In 3 Years — Minister

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, said all examinations will migrate to Computer Based-Examination in 3 years.

Alausa spoke at a meeting with the Registrars of JAMB and NECO as well as heads of the West African Examination Council (WAEC), and the Director of Senior Secondary Education.

The ministry’s spokesperson, Boriowo Folasade, said the meeting focused on devising strategies to improve the quality of examination across the country.

Alausa reiterated the government’s stance on zero tolerance for examination malpractice and asserted the need to protect the sanctity of all examinations.

He also emphasised the government’s commitment to upholding the integrity of exams conducted by NECO and WAEC, as well as placement exams administered by JAMB.

According to Folasade, one of the key decisions was the transition of all examinations (achievement and placement) into a Computer-Based Testing (CBT) platform within the next three years to ensure a more secure and efficient examination process.

It added that a committee has been established to address key issues, including exam leakages, identity theft, fraud, and improving supervision. Noting that the committee will be formally inaugurated in January 2025.

Alausa remarked that it is a significant step towards building a robust and credible examination system for Nigeria.

Speaking on the issue of examination malpractice, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, expressed concern over the prevalence of unethical practices in Nigeria’s educational system.

Such include students pooling funds to access leaked answers via WhatsApp and schools bribing officials to enable cheating.

Ahmad noted that these acts undermine the credibility of assessments and compromise the moral and academic development of students.

Ahmad, however, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to enforcing strict measures to combat malpractice, ensure accountability, and uphold the integrity of the nation’s examination system.

She also called on all stakeholders to work together in restoring fairness and transparency in the system.

NECO, WAEC Will Migrate To Computer-Based Examination In 3 Years — Minister is first published on The Whistler Newspaper