The Federal Government has declared a full-scale war on examination malpractice, describing it as a “cancer eating deep into our system.”
In a decisive move to restore integrity to Nigeria’s education sector, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced a nationwide rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for major public examinations, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Speaking in Abuja, Dr. Alausa said the new strategy would be multi-pronged, combining the implementation of CBT with critical reforms such as rotating exam supervisors to prevent collusion, and tightening overall monitoring processes.
“This is how we restore the value of Nigerian education,” Alausa stated, adding that the government was committed to rooting out practices that undermine academic integrity.
Echoing the Minister’s stance, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, outlined further reforms.
These include the installation of CCTV cameras at exam centres, the disqualification of unqualified invigilators, and stricter oversight throughout the examination process.
“Integrity in exams is non-negotiable,” Oloyede affirmed. “Real change is coming.”
The reforms mark one of the most aggressive efforts yet by the Federal Government to sanitise Nigeria’s education system, which has long struggled with the scourge of cheating and corrupt practices during exams.
Stakeholders have welcomed the move, urging swift and transparent implementation.
