WAEC and NECO set to Migrate to Computer-Based Tests

WAEC and NECO set to Migrate to Computer-Based Tests

The Federal Government has planned to migrate WAEC, NECO and other examinations into a Computer-Based Testing, CBT, platform within the next three years to ensure a more secure and efficient examination process.

This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press of the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade.

The decision was reached when the Minister of Education, Mr Maruf Alausa, convened a high-level meeting with the Registrars of JAMB, NECO, the Head of the National Office for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and the Director of Senior Secondary Education, aimed at devising strategies to improve the quality of examinations across the country.

The Minister emphasised the government’s unwavering stance on zero tolerance for examination malpractice, asserting the need to protect the sanctity of all examinations.

He expressed the government’s commitment to upholding the integrity of high-stakes and achievement exams conducted by NECO and WAEC, as well as placement exams administered by JAMB.

“During the meeting, it was announced that a committee had been established to address key issues, including exam leakages, identity theft, fraud, and improving supervision. The committee will be formally inaugurated in January 2025.

“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, ensuring a more secure and efficient examination process.

“This is a significant step towards building a robust and credible examination system for Nigeria. We are moving swiftly to protect the future of our education system and ensure that our students’ achievements are recognised fairly and accurately,” said Mr. Alausa.

The Minister of State for Education, Mr. Suwaiba Ahmad, on her part expressed deep concern over the prevalence of such unethical practices in Nigeria’s educational system.

She highlighted alarming practices such as students pooling funds to access leaked answers via WhatsApp and schools bribing officials to enable cheating.

“These acts undermine the credibility of assessments and compromise the moral and academic development of students,” she said.

She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to enforcing strict measures to combat malpractice, ensure accountability, and uphold the integrity of the nation’s examination system, as she called on all stakeholders to work together in restoring fairness and transparency in the education sector.

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