The Federal Ministry of Education has strongly condemned the recent incident where candidates sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at night, using torchlights to write exams.
Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Education, expressed disapproval in a statement released by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo.
Describing the situation, which was widely circulated in a video, as “completely unacceptable,” Alausa assured that all necessary actions would be taken to prevent such occurrences in the future.
He emphasized the ministry’s dedication to maintaining a conducive environment for both learning and examination.
The minister criticized the poor conditions under which the exam was conducted at Unity Secondary School in Asaba, Delta State, under the supervision of the State Ministry of Education.
“The ministry has been alerted to an examination being held in an inappropriate environment, as evidenced by the social media footage,” he said, highlighting that this critical academic exercise took place under the oversight of Delta State authorities.
Alausa confirmed ongoing collaboration between the Federal Ministry, the Delta State government, and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to investigate the incident and implement necessary corrective actions.
“The results of the investigation will be disclosed publicly as needed,” he added.
He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure nationwide to ensure all students have safe and suitable settings for teaching, learning, and assessments.
