Oyo WAEC candidates sit for practical exam in darkness

Candidates in Oyo, Nigeria, faced a disturbing situation as they sat for their Agricultural Science practical examination under the cover of darkness. Using lanterns and mobile phone flashlights, students completed their West African Senior School Certificate Examination papers late into the night due to a lack of electricity.

The scene has ignited concerns among parents regarding the examination's integrity and the safety of the students. Pastor S.O. Solarin criticized the delayed distribution of examination materials, highlighting the potential security risks, including kidnappings and attacks, prevalent in the country.

Solarin emphasized that students were forced to wait for hours for their papers, extending their presence at examination centers well beyond scheduled times. He urged the West African Examinations Council to provide explanations to parents, schools, and affected communities about these significant delays.

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It has come to our hearing that some of our students writing WAEC only received their examination papers now. Given the security situation in the country, WAEC officials need to explain why students are being kept at examination centres so late in the day.