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WAEC examination delays force candidates to write papers at night in several Nigerian states
via Punch Nigeria5 min read
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination WASSCE has experienced significant disruptions in several Nigerian states, including Oyo, Lagos, and Osun, due to the late arrival of examination materials. This has compelled thousands of candidates to take their papers late into the evening, sometimes under poor lighting conditions, using torchlights, mobile phone flashlights, or solar-powered lamps. On Wednesday and Thursday, candidates for Agriculture Science Practical and General Mathematics Objective exams waited for hours, with some starting as late as 8:30 pm and finishing after 10 pm. Parents expressed concern, with one reporting their child was still waiting for exams to begin at 9 pm. The West African Examinations Council WAEC attributed the delays to efforts to curb examination malpractice, prevent question paper leakage, and logistical challenges, security concerns, and sociocultural factors. Some centers also reported shortages of question papers. Social media users have criticized WAEC, highlighting safety concerns given the late hours and insecurity in Nigeria. These delays echo a similar scenario during the 2025 WASSCE. The Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, Dr. Amos Dangut, had previously assured that such issues would not recur, stating that systems had been strengthened. Efforts to reach Moyosola Adesina, Head of Public Affairs of WAEC Nigeria, for comment were unsuccessful. Some observers have linked the disruptions to the recent death of th
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