WAEC, NECO QUESTION LEAKAGES NOW ZERO, SAYS ALAUSA

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tunji Alausa, has declared that question paper leakages in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations have been reduced to zero, crediting enhanced security measures and technological innovations introduced by the current administration.

Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on examination integrity in Abuja on Friday, Prof. Alausa expressed satisfaction with the remarkable improvement in the conduct of national examinations. “For the first time in many years, we can confidently say that WAEC and NECO question leakages are now zero. This is a direct result of deliberate reforms and collaboration with security agencies,” he stated.

The minister highlighted several key interventions, including the deployment of digital tracking systems for question papers, strengthened warehousing protocols, real-time monitoring of examination centres, and the use of artificial intelligence to detect irregularities. He noted that these measures have significantly curtailed the activities of examination malpractice syndicates that previously plagued the system.

Prof. Alausa commended WAEC and NECO management for their commitment to transparency and urged them to sustain the gains. “Parents and students can now have greater confidence in the credibility of our examination results. This achievement aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda’s focus on restoring integrity in the education sector,” he added.

The development has been welcomed by education stakeholders, who described it as a major boost to the credibility of Nigerian certificates both locally and internationally. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and other groups praised the minister’s leadership, noting that reduced leakages would encourage hard work among students and discourage “miracle centre” operators.

However, the minister warned against complacency, stressing that vigilance must be maintained to prevent any resurgence of malpractice. He announced plans to further integrate biometric verification and CCTV coverage in more examination centres nationwide.

This positive milestone comes amid ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s education system, including curriculum reforms and improved teacher welfare, as the country seeks to produce globally competitive graduates.