WASSCE: Knocks for WAEC over late night exam (Daily Trust)

19 Jul 2025 06:59 am
Education

apeThe West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has faced criticism from parents teachers and other stakeholders for their handling of the delay in conducting English Language Paper 2 in the ongoing 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Videos and pictures have emerged showing candidates writing the exam late at night with some centres lacking proper electricity and candidates using touch lights and mobile phone flashlights. English language is a crucial subject for admission into higher institutions making the delayed exam a concern for students. The delay has been attributed to the reprinting of question papers after a reported leak a few days before the exam. WAEC has apologized for the delay in conducting the exam.

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  • 1) Some WASSCE students wrote exams late into the night, Is it fair considering their stress, safety, and performance?
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  • 2) With reports of WASSCE exams stretching into the night, Should they be held more accountable for poor planning?
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  • 3) Given exams running late into the night, Does this points to bigger problems in Nigeria’s education system?
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    It wasn't like this during our time and how or when did WASSCE Exams deteriorate to this stage?Examinations running late into the night have a significantly detrimental effect on students impacting their academic performance, physical health, and psychological well-being.
  • 4) Many students already face pressure during exams, Could this kind of disruption make things worse?
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  • 5) With WAEC facing criticism over poor logistics, Is it time they switched to computer based testing like JAMB?
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