- WAEC has announced that computer-based WASSCE (CB-WASSCE) will begin next year for SS3 students across Nigeria.
- The examination body said the move will help reduce exam malpractice and improve the credibility of its results.
- The CB-WASSCE will combine digital and manual methods, ensuring faster marking and eliminating delays in logistics.
- WAEC urged schools, teachers, and parents to support the innovation, describing it as a major step toward educational digitalisation.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that it will commence computer-based examinations, tagged CB-WASSCE, next year as part of efforts to modernise its examination system and tackle malpractice.
Speaking during a sensitisation rally in Port Harcourt, the Zonal Coordinator of WAEC, Port Harcourt Office, Mr. Adeniran Amusan, explained that the digital examination system will combine both manual and electronic features to ensure a smooth transition.
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According to him, the computer-based system will not only curb examination leakages but also promote fairness, transparency, and faster grading. He emphasised that the new initiative will eliminate challenges such as the late arrival of papers and logistical delays that have plagued previous exams.
“The CB-WASSCE will eradicate the problem of logistics and late arrival of papers. The system will time each student and ensure transparency. It is faster, more efficient, and aligns with global best practices,” Amusan stated.
He further explained that the digitalisation move is aimed at preparing Nigerian students for technology-driven assessments in the future, making them globally competitive.
Amusan urged schools, parents, teachers, and students to embrace the new system as a necessary step toward modernising education in Nigeria.
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Meanwhile, reactions have trailed the announcement as some students applauded the move, describing it as a progressive step toward digital literacy and innovation in learning. Others, however, expressed concern over limited access to computers and inadequate exposure to digital tools.
Despite the concerns, many believe that the CB-WASSCE will mark a new era of educational advancement and promote a more transparent and efficient examination process.
