The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has reaffirmed its collaboration with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to enhance assessment standards and drive technological transformation in the state’s education system.
Mr. Kayode Sutton, Deputy Director of Public Affairs, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday following the State Committee meeting of WAEC held recently under the ministry’s supervision.
The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, chaired the meeting alongside the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, and other top officials from education districts and agencies.
Also in attendance were the Permanent Secretary of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, as well as the Tutor Generals/Permanent Secretaries of Education Districts I, II, III, and VI, among others.
According to Sutton, the committee reaffirmed the strong partnership between Lagos State and WAEC while reviewing its composition to align with current realities in the state’s education framework.
He explained that the restructured committee aims to strengthen representation by including the six Tutor Generals, TESCOM, the Office of Education Quality Assurance, and the Parents’ Forum.
Alli-Balogun reiterated the state’s zero tolerance for examination malpractice, directing that all violations and sanctions be communicated to affected schools through the proper ministry channels.
He assured that Lagos would continue to uphold fairness and integrity in all examinations, ensuring that every learner competes on merit within a transparent assessment system.
The WAEC Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Rafiu Atoyebi, presented a performance analysis across states and subjects and briefed members on the Council’s upcoming Computer-Based Testing (CBT) transition.
Atoyebi revealed that the proposed format would adopt a hybrid model, with a pilot phase for selected subjects to be conducted at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)-accredited centres nationwide.
He noted that the transition marks the future of assessment, as it will address logistics challenges, curb malpractice, and strengthen examination credibility through technology-driven testing.
Atoyebi assured stakeholders that connectivity and rural access would not hinder participation, emphasizing WAEC’s readiness for a full Computer-Based WASSCE by the 2026 examination year.
