The Federal Government has announced sweeping reforms aimed at stamping out examination malpractice ahead of the 2026 WAEC and NECO examinations, in a renewed push to restore confidence in Nigeria’s assessment system.
The measures were unveiled Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who said the reforms are part of broader efforts to improve transparency, accountability, and credibility in national examinations.
He said the ministry is tightening oversight and implementing targeted interventions to protect the integrity of assessments nationwide.
One of the major innovations is the adoption of advanced question randomisation and serialisation, ensuring each candidate receives a distinct version of the exam to limit cheating and collusion.
The ministry also reaffirmed its ban on SS3 candidate transfers, stressing that last-minute school changes often linked to malpractice will no longer be tolerated.
New national guidelines for continuous assessment (CA) have been introduced, requiring strict adherence to submission timelines: first-term records in January, second term in April, and third term in August.
In addition, a unique Examination Learners’ Identity Number will be issued to all candidates to enhance tracking, accountability, and long-term reforms in certification and data management.
Dr Alausa assured stakeholders that examinations will be subject to stricter supervision and closer collaboration with WAEC, NECO, and other bodies, with all processes aligned to approved guidelines and ethical standards.
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This is actually a great way to suppress examination malpractice. Because, seeing as each candidate has a different version of the examination questions, gives a harder time to cheat. But how will the government implement the no last minute change of school for ss3 students?