How can we Eradicate Examination Malpractice

[OJO Jonathan]

Good day house. Am a parent in pains. How can we eradicate Examination malpractice totally? My boy came back yesterday crying that in his school, they were divided into three different groups. The first set started at the exact time with three teachers helping them, the second group has only one teacher while his own group were asked to wait till the first group are almost dawn. His set started the WAEC exam late and as a result of that he couldn't finish before their script was collected. He was told each student were asked to pay #5000 for logistics. What is the meaning of logistics?

 

[Mrs Vivian Bart]

Take it up with the school principal or proprietor.
If he didn't pay then he should be allowed to write his exam in peace.

You write to WAEC, just that not only the students that were favoured by the teachers would be affected rather all students at the center would be badly affected.

 

[Terdi Milmi]

Naija, my country! Can examination malpractice ever truly be eradicated in Nigeria? Sometimes I wonder. Looking at the situation today, it feels like a deeply rooted problem that may not disappear anytime soon. Perhaps the generations yet unborn will witness a Nigeria where exams are written with complete honesty and integrity. For now, it remains a dream many of us still hope to see become reality.

 

[Terdi Milmi]

I think the best thing is to go to school and complain, that's where you can get the facts. Report to WAEC office might not be the best because it will affect some innocent students

 

[Mrs Vivian Bart]

I think the best thing is to go to school and complain, that's where you can get the facts. Report to WAEC office might not be the best because it will affect some innocent students

Yes, I share your line of thought.

We all know that there are many intricacies about the ways we do things in Nigeria.

Sincerely speaking, if the matter should get to WAEC then that school's results for this year and years to come would be in coma...

So, it's better to take it up with the principal or proprietor of the school.

 

[Bartholomew Sola]

Visit your child school and ask questions. Sometimes we shouldn't believe all what our children says. I also supervise and nothing of such can never happen. If you go to WAEC all your child school centre results will be seized including all the exams he/she had done well before.

 

[Melody Maji]

It is bad. Some invigilators always budget how much they want to make during this WAEC.

Please, sue the school for not allowing him to start the exam at the right time.

 

[Melody Maji]

There is a press statement from WAEC about the illegal fee collection from students

 

[Melody Maji]

There is a press statement from WAEC about the illegal fee collection from students

PRESS RELEASE
WAEC WARNS SCHOOLS AND SUPERVISORS AGAINST EXTORTION OF
CANDIDATES
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has received alarming reports of supervisors
and some schools extorting candidates under various pretexts, including transportation of
scripts, welfare packages, and unauthorized “cooperation” fees. WAEC has also noted cases
where schools demand payment for KAPEK calculators already provided by the Council at no
cost to candidates.
WAEC condemns these practices as illegal, unethical, and a direct threat to the integrity of the
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The Council hereby directs all school proprietors, principals, supervisors, and invigilators to
comply with the following:
 No collection of money from candidates or parents for any examination official.
 Immediate reporting of any extortion attempt to the Zonal Coordinator/Branch
Controller or via: publicaffairs@waec.org.ng and hnowaeclagos@yahoo.co.uk.
 No harassment or intimidation of candidates for refusing to pay unauthorized fees.
Schools or officials found violating these directives will face strict sanctions, including
derecognition, blacklisting, prosecution and referral to relevant authorities for disciplinary
action.
WAEC remains committed to protecting the integrity of its examinations and safeguarding the future of the Nigerian child.
Issued by the Public Affairs Department
Signed: Moyosola F. Adesina- anipr
Head, Public Affairs
WAEC, Yaba, Lagos ,
Monday, 8th June, 2026
For: Head of National Office