The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has reaffirmed its partnership with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to enhance assessment standards and advance the digital transformation of examinations.
The commitment was restated in a communiqué issued on Sunday after the State Committee of WAEC held its recent meeting under the supervision of the ministry.
Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli Balogun, presided over the session, which was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Abisola Dokunmu Adegbite; Permanent Secretary of the Teaching Service Commission, Mrs Bopo Oyekan Ismaila; and Tutor Generals/Permanent Secretaries of Education Districts I, II, III and VI, among others.
Speaking after the meeting, the commissioner reaffirmed the strong synergy between Lagos and WAEC, noting that the committee’s structure had been reviewed to reflect current realities in the state’s education system.
According to him, the revised composition now includes the six Tutor Generals, the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), the Office of Education Quality Assurance and the Parents Forum to ensure wider representation and stronger collaboration.
Alli Balogun restated the state government’s zero tolerance policy on examination malpractice, directing that all cases of infraction and sanctions be duly communicated to affected schools through proper ministry channels.
He assured that Lagos would continue to uphold fairness, integrity and transparency in all examinations, ensuring that every learner competes on merit.
Presenting an update at the meeting, WAEC’s Zonal Coordinator, Mr Rafiu Atoyebi, gave a performance analysis across states and subjects and briefed members on the council’s planned transition to computer based testing (CBT).
He explained that the new model would adopt a hybrid format, with a pilot phase for selected subjects to be conducted at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) accredited centres nationwide.
Atoyebi said the transition represents the future of assessment in West Africa as it will reduce logistics challenges, curb examination malpractice and enhance the credibility of results through technology driven evaluation.
He assured stakeholders that issues of connectivity and rural access would not hinder participation, adding that WAEC is fully prepared to commence computer based WASSCE implementation by the 2026 examination year.
