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The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Education and WAEC to suspend the planned Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 examination cycle.
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Lawmakers call for investment in infrastructure, teacher recruitment, and readiness assessments ahead of a proposed 2030 rollout.
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Concerns raised over rural schools lacking capacity, risking mass failure and student distress.
The House of Representatives has mandated the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to halt the introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 examination cycle.
The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Kelechi Wogu, titled: “Need for Intervention to Avert the Pending Massive Failure of Candidates Intending to Write the 2026 WAEC Examination Using Computer-Based Testing (CBT)”.
Rep. Wogu argued that most schools, especially in rural areas, lack the necessary infrastructure and capacity to conduct CBT successfully. He warned that a hasty rollout could lead to widespread student failure, depression, and other adverse outcomes.
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The House also instructed its Committees on Basic Examination Bodies, Digital and Information Technology, Basic Education and Services, and Labour, Employment and Productivity to engage relevant stakeholders. These committees are expected to report back within four weeks for further legislative action.
Lawmakers recommended that the 2026–2029 budgets include provisions for recruiting computer teachers, constructing computer halls with internet access, providing standby generators, and assessing schools’ readiness. This, they said, would pave the way for a gradual CBT implementation by 2030.
