On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, widespread confusion gripped Lagos as candidates sitting for the English Language paper of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) experienced severe delays. Reports indicate that some students were compelled to write their exams as late as 11:45 p.m., with many relying on torchlights due to inadequate lighting.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has acknowledged the incident, attributing the delays to unforeseen logistical challenges, including transportation issues and adverse weather conditions that disrupted the distribution of examination materials. The council expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to the candidates and assured the public of its commitment to preventing such occurrences in the future.
This incident has sparked concerns among parents, educators, and stakeholders about the preparedness and contingency planning of WAEC in handling logistical challenges. Many have called for a comprehensive review of the examination body’s processes to ensure that candidates can undertake their examinations under optimal conditions.
As WAEC addresses these concerns, it serves as a reminder of the importance of robust logistical planning in large-scale examinations. Stakeholders are hopeful that the lessons learned will lead to improved processes, safeguarding the integrity and credibility of the examination system.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has acknowledged the incident, attributing the delays to unforeseen logistical challenges, including transportation issues and adverse weather conditions that disrupted the distribution of examination materials. The council expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to the candidates and assured the public of its commitment to preventing such occurrences in the future.
This incident has sparked concerns among parents, educators, and stakeholders about the preparedness and contingency planning of WAEC in handling logistical challenges. Many have called for a comprehensive review of the examination body’s processes to ensure that candidates can undertake their examinations under optimal conditions.
As WAEC addresses these concerns, it serves as a reminder of the importance of robust logistical planning in large-scale examinations. Stakeholders are hopeful that the lessons learned will lead to improved processes, safeguarding the integrity and credibility of the examination system.
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, widespread confusion gripped Lagos as candidates sitting for the English Language paper of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) experienced severe delays. Reports indicate that some students were compelled to write their exams as late as 11:45 p.m., with many relying on torchlights due to inadequate lighting.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has acknowledged the incident, attributing the delays to unforeseen logistical challenges, including transportation issues and adverse weather conditions that disrupted the distribution of examination materials. The council expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to the candidates and assured the public of its commitment to preventing such occurrences in the future.
This incident has sparked concerns among parents, educators, and stakeholders about the preparedness and contingency planning of WAEC in handling logistical challenges. Many have called for a comprehensive review of the examination body’s processes to ensure that candidates can undertake their examinations under optimal conditions.
As WAEC addresses these concerns, it serves as a reminder of the importance of robust logistical planning in large-scale examinations. Stakeholders are hopeful that the lessons learned will lead to improved processes, safeguarding the integrity and credibility of the examination system.
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