WAEC speaks on reported circulation of mathematics paper
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates 2020 which started on Monday had claims that the Mathematics paper leaked.
However, the Head of Public Affairs, West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Mr. Demianus Ojijeogu, denied this reporting saying answers in circulation were fake.
He said: “No it’s not true. They were fake. Scammers photo shopped past question papers to sway gullible candidates,” he said.
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Daily Times Nigeria reports that this year’s WASSCE for school candidates is coming four months behind the original dates due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates 2020 which started on Monday had claims that the Mathematics paper leaked
However, the Head of Public Affairs, West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Mr. Demianus Ojijeogu, denied this reporting saying answers in circulation were fake.
He said: “No it’s not true. They were fake. Scammers photo shopped past question papers to sway gullible candidates,” he said.
Daily Times Nigeria reports that this year’s WASSCE for school candidates is coming four months behind the original dates due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The examination, which was supposed to commence on April 6 to June 5, was suspended due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Meanwhile, Mr Patrick Areghan, the Head of National Office (HNO) of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), told newsmen during an inspection tour of some centres in Lagos that he was impressed with the level of compliance with the COVID-19 protocols.
”Firstly, let me offer thanks to God that the much awaited examination for this year, has finally commenced today.
”As I speak, this examination is going on simultaneously across all member states in the region.
”As you already know we have visited a couple of schools in the state on this first day of the examination and I will like to say I am highly impressed with what I saw on ground in terms of compliance level by everyone participating in this examination.
”We all observe the rules by washing our hands with soap and water, carry out temperature checks, use of hand sanitisers and face masks or shields.
”Even the sitting arrangement of the candidates are very well established by ensuring a two-meter gap from each other.
”So, if you ask me, I will say I am very impressed with the level of the compliance of the COVID-19 safety protocol and the smooth take-off of the examination,” the HNO said.
