Thursday, May 29, 2025 - The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says the delay in writing the 2025 English Language examination on Wednesday, May 28, was largely due to its heightened efforts to prevent examination malpractice.
In a statement released by its spokesperson, Moyosola
Adesina, on Thursday, May 29, to The Cable, the examination body acknowledged
the disruption experienced by candidates during the late conduct of Paper 2 of
the English Language examination.
WAEC said its focus on curbing question paper leakage
unintentionally led to logistical setbacks and delayed the smooth running of
the paper.
“While we
succeeded in safeguarding the examination materials, this inadvertently
affected the timeliness and smooth execution of the process'' the statement
read
The examination body also cited other contributing factors,
including logistical challenges, security concerns, and sociocultural issues.
It noted that it is working closely with security agencies to ensure that such
delays do not recur in the future.
WAEC apologised to students, schools, and parents for the
inconvenience caused by the disruption and thanked all stakeholders for their
understanding during what it described as a “challenging period”.
The council reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the
integrity of its exams and promoting academic excellence across the region.
“We
understand the importance of conducting examinations on schedule, and recognise
the impacts delays have on candidates, their schools, and their families,”
Adesina added
The 2025 WASSCE English paper was scheduled for May 28, but
was held hours behind schedule in several centres across the country, resulting
in students writing in the night using candles and phone lights to aid their
visibility.
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