The Federal Ministry of Education has strongly condemned the recent incident of examination malpractice and assault on the Vice Principal of Complete Child Development College, Aule, Akure, Ondo State. The incident, which occurred during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), involved suspected thugs allegedly hired by the parents of a student to attack the Vice Principal, Mr. Rotifa, for upholding the integrity of the examination process.
According to the Ministry, the swift response of the Ondo State Governor, His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and the State Police Command in arresting the suspects, including Mrs. Dorcas Asije and four accomplices, is commendable. The Ministry has urged that thorough investigations be concluded and all culprits be duly prosecuted to serve as a deterrent.
The Ministry’s Director, Press & Public Relations, Mrs. Boriowo Folasade, stated that the Ministry “strongly condemns, in its entirety, the unfortunate incident” and reiterates its zero tolerance for examination malpractice, intimidation of school staff, and any form of unethical conduct from students, parents, or guardians.
The Ministry has warned that any student found engaging in examination malpractice will face sanctions in line with national examination guidelines. Furthermore, any parent or guardian who enables, supports, or participates in such criminal behavior will be prosecuted under the law.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of the examination process. “All schools are encouraged to promptly report any threats or breaches of conduct during examinations to law enforcement agencies and relevant educational authorities,” he stated.
The Ministry is working in collaboration with state ministries of education, law enforcement agencies, and examination bodies to enhance the security and integrity of the examination processes.
The Ministry’s stance on examination malpractice and intimidation of school staff is clear. “The Federal Ministry of Education stands firmly with the management and staff of Complete Child Development College, and by extension, all education stakeholders nationwide who continue to uphold the values of discipline, accountability, academic excellence, and who resist examination malpractice,” Mrs. Folasade stated.
The Ministry’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process is unwavering. By condemning the incident and urging for the prosecution of culprits, the Ministry aims to deter future occurrences and ensure that the examination process is conducted fairly and securely.
The incident has highlighted the need for increased security
