The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has taken a decisive step to tackle the menace of examination malpractice by revising its rules and regulations.
This new approach is a radical departure from the usual modus operandi where culprits of examination malpractice are only sanctioned without making fundamental changes to the examination process.
In a statement released by the Council, the Head of National Office, Mr Patrick Areghan, emphasized the need for all stakeholders to work together to restore the credibility of the examinations.
The statement noted that WAEC would adopt a three-pronged approach to curb the incidence of examination malpractice. Firstly, the Council would review its syllabus to ensure that it covers the necessary topics and eliminates ambiguities. This measure would make it difficult for candidates to cheat during examinations.
Secondly, the Council would use cutting-edge technology to monitor the examination process. This includes using biometrics to verify the identity of candidates and installing cameras to monitor the conduct of candidates during the examination.
Finally, the Council would also work with the relevant security agencies to identify and prosecute persons who engage in examination malpractice. The statement noted that all culprits would be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.
In conclusion, the Council called on all stakeholders to support the efforts to sanitize the examination process. The statement also urged candidates to desist from engaging in examination malpractice as the Council would spare no effort in identifying and prosecuting culprits.