The Federal Ministry of Education has strongly condemned the conduct of a night examination for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) under torchlight at Unity Secondary School, Asaba, Delta State.
In a statement issued Saturday in Abuja by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, the Minister of State for Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, described the incident, captured in a viral video, as “completely unacceptable.”
Dr Alausa decried the poor conditions under which the students sat the critical examination, saying it demonstrated gross negligence and a failure of oversight by the Delta State Ministry of Education.
“The ministry’s attention has been drawn to the conduct of an examination in an unsuitable environment, as seen in footage circulating on social media,” the statement read.
“This reveals an inappropriate setting for such a critical academic exercise, and it occurred under the oversight of the Delta State Ministry of Education.”
He stressed that the Federal Ministry of Education is committed to providing a conducive environment for teaching, learning, and examinations across the country.
According to the minister, the ministry is working closely with the Delta State Government and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to investigate the incident and ensure corrective measures are put in place to prevent such occurrences in the future.
“The outcome of the investigation will be made public as necessary,” Dr Alausa assured.
He reaffirmed the government’s dedication to improving educational infrastructure and guaranteeing that all Nigerian students learn and take assessments in safe, well-equipped environments.
The viral video of students writing WASSCE under torchlight has sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns about the state of educational facilities in some parts of the country.