A viral video of students using flash light at night to write one of the scheduled papers in the ongoing senior secondary certificate examination, SSCE, conducted by WAEC, has sparked nationwide outrage.
A voice in the video could be heard saying the paper was scheduled for 2 PM but at 6PM the students were still strugging to begin answering the questions in the partial dark classroom.
A statement by the federal ministry of education says its attention has been drawn to the conduct of an examination in an unconducive environment as seen on social media, revealing an inappropriate setting for the conduct of examinations at Unity Secondary School in Asaba, under the supervision of the Delta State Ministry of Education.
The statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade said the minister, Tunji Alausa, has stated that the incident depicted in the video is totally unacceptable, and every effort will be made to combat it.
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The statement adds that the federal ministry of education is deeply concerned about the incident and is liaising with the Delta State Government and WAEC to investigate the matter and take corrective action.
It said the outcome of the investigation will be made public as necessary.
Meanwhile, Delta State Government has lamented the late-hour conduct of the West African Examination Council at the Unity Modern School, Asaba, which saw students sitting the exam with phone torchlights on Thursday.
As at the time of filing this report, WAEC is yet to give an official position on the matter.
(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)
