Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has directed that by November 2025, both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to commence conducting their objective tests via Computer-Based Testing (CBT).
He said by May/June 2026, both the objective and essay components of WAEC and NECO examinations are expected to be fully transitioned to CBT, in a bid to further curb examination malpractice.
The Minister stated this during an inspection of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) after visiting some of the centres in Abuja on Monday.
Dr. Alausa noted that if JAMB could successfully conduct CBT exams for over 2.2 million candidates nationwide, WAEC and NECO, which handle slightly fewer numbers, should also be able to replicate the same feat without difficulty.
He however, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing UTME and commended the high level of coordination, transparency, and integrity demonstrated by the Board, describing the examination process as meeting international standards and being almost foolproof against malpractice.
He said under the current administration, the rule of law is respected, allowing institutions like JAMB to operate independently and efficiently.
He warned candidates against engaging in cheating, urging them to rely on hard work to achieve success.
The minister also disclosed that a committee headed by a Professor had been set up to review and recommend strategies to maintain and improve examination quality across all levels.
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