The West African Examinations Council has raised alarm over reports of supervisors and some schools extorting candidates during the WASSCE under various pretexts. WAEC cited illegal practices including demanding money for transportation of scripts, fake “welfare packages,” unauthorized “cooperation” fees, and payment for KAPEK calculators already provided by the Council at no cost. The Council condemned the acts as illegal, unethical, and a direct threat to the integrity of its examinations and the future of Nigerian students.
WAEC has directed all school proprietors, principals, supervisors, and invigilators to comply strictly with its guidelines. Key directives include no collection of money from candidates or parents for any examination official, and no harassment or intimidation of candidates who refuse to pay unauthorized fees. The Council warned that schools or officials found violating these directives will face sanctions such as derecognition, blacklisting, prosecution, and referral to relevant authorities for disciplinary action.
Candidates and parents experiencing extortion are urged to report immediately to the Zonal Coordinator/Branch Controller or via publicaffairs@waec.org.ng and hno.waeclagos@yahoo.co.uk. WAEC reiterated its commitment to protecting the integrity of its examinations and safeguarding candidates from exploitation during the West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
