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.
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.
Attendees included Mrs Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, Permanent Secretary of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), and Tutor Generals/Permanent Secretaries of Education Districts I, II, III and VI, among others.
According to Sutton, the committee reaffirmed the strong synergy between Lagos State and WAEC while reviewing its composition to reflect current realities in the state’s education framework.
He explained that the new structure aims to strengthen representation by including the six Tutor Generals, TESCOM, the Office of Education Quality Assurance, and the Parents Forum.
Alli-Balogun restated the state’s zero tolerance for examination malpractice, directing that all contraventions and sanctions be communicated to affected schools through proper ministry channels.
He assured that Lagos would continue to uphold fairness and integrity in all examinations, ensuring 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, while sensitising members on the Council’s upcoming Computer-Based Testing (CBT) transition.
He revealed that the proposed format would be hybrid, with a pilot phase for selected subjects conducted at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) accredited centres nationwide.
Atoyebi added that the transition marks the future of assessment, as it will eliminate logistics challenges, reduce malpractice, and strengthen examination credibility through technology-driven testing.
He assured stakeholders that connectivity and rural access would not hinder participation, emphasising WAEC’s readiness for full Computer-Based WASSCE by the 2026 examination year.
