Nigerian government announces date for commencement of west African examination council examinations

The Nigerian Government has announced that the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will now hold from August 4 to September 5, 2020.

Penpushing reports that, the Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajuiba,made this known on Monday during the daily coronavirus Presidential Task Force briefing, adding that, “as soon as we conclude WAEC, we will take NABTEB and NECO,” .

The schools across the country had been shut since March 19, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, and last week announced  what it called “safe reopening” of schools nationwide, explaining that  the reopening of schools was meant to allow students in graduating classes (Primary 6, JSS 3, SS3) resume preparation for examinations.

Penpushing further reports that, the Nigerian Government had earlier announced that final year students, including those to take the West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations, would resume schools.

The Minister stated that local timing for the West African Examination Council (WAEC) examination will be published soon, adding that, “the idea is we have a month from now till August 4, so the states who are willing should make their schools available for their children to revise,” he said.

Penpushing also reports that, the Minister who appealed to candidates to prepare for their examinations said, “the new WAEC date is part of our discussion with stakeholders which includes National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and Nigeria Union of Teachers tomorrow”.

The Minister disclosed further that registration for the National Examination Council (NECO) continues, stressing, “we are continuing registration for NECO, for those who have not concluded registration, please try to complete your registration.”