US EditionReps Order Suspension of CBT Rollout for WAEC 2026 Exams
- The House of Representatives urged the federal government to suspend the introduction of Computer-Based Testing for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination , warning that it could lead to widespread student failure and psychological distress.
- Lawmaker Kelechi Nwogu highlighted that many students, especially in rural areas, lack access to computers and stable internet, making the transition to CBT premature.
- The House unanimously directed WAEC and the Federal Ministry of Education to defer CBT plans and recommended funding for necessary infrastructure improvements in schools.
- WAEC's plans for CBT were questioned due to inadequate ICT readiness in schools, with less than 30% having proper computer facilities, according to the Federal Ministry of Education.
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Reps ask FG to suspend WAEC CBT for 2026 WASSCE
The lawmakers warned that the use of CBT for WASSCE could trigger widespread student failure, psychological distress, and other negative consequences because of the conditions under which most secondary schools across Nigeria operate.
Reps Ask FG To Suspend WAEC CBT Rollout For 2026 Exams
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to suspend plans by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), warning that the move could lead to massive failure, depression, and even deaths among students. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Kelechi Nworgu…
National Assembly Orders Suspension Of WAEC 2026 CBT Exams, Warns Of Mass Failure, Depression Among Students
The House of Representatives has ordered the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to immediately suspend the planned introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 school examinations. The federal lawmakers warned that the policy could lead to massive failure, depression, and even deaths among students.
Reps halt CBT for WAEC exams over infrastructure concerns - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
By Mercy Aikoye The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Education and West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend the planned commencement of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 examination. The House passed a resolution following a motion moved by Hon. Kelechi Nwogu. Hon. Nwogu highlighted the challenges of implementing CBT in Nigeria, citing technical glitches and lack of infrastructure in schools. “The …
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