The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a stern warning to all candidates sitting for the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), cautioning them against engaging in any form of examination malpractice.
Speaking in an interview on the Max Morning Show, head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, said that due to cases of malpractice that were experienced during the past BECE, WAEC has put in place some measures to enhance fairness in the examinations.
The examination authorities have organized sensitization programs to educate candidates, teachers, and supervisors on the importance of integrity during examinations.
He stated that teachers have instructed students on the examination rules and guidelines to prevent any form of misconduct that could lead to paper cancellation.
John Kapi went on to say that, as for the case of malpractices, which has drawn a lot of concern, there will be rigorous examinations conducted and legal measures will be taken only against the candidates found guilty of cheating, collusion, and other forms of academic dishonesty.
This comes as part of a broader effort to maintain the integrity and credibility of the exam, which is a crucial milestone for students seeking to advance to the next stage of their education.
WAEC has prepared a total of 569,095 school candidatures and 1,366 private candidates to write this year’s BECE, and this will amount to approximately 571,000 candidates.
Watch the full interview below:
