Chinedum Elekwachi
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Anambra State Branch has organised a high-level strategic meeting with the Ministry of Education and key education stakeholders.
The meeting, held in Awka, was to map out plans for the successful conduct of the 2025/2026 examinations.
Principals, teachers, private school owners, designated cyber café operators and other education leaders were present at the meeting.
The focus was on preparations for the Federal Government’s planned Computer-Based Examinations (CBE).
Addressing participants, Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, commended WAEC for engaging stakeholders ahead of the exams.
Chuma-Udeh described the engagement as a proactive step toward credible and transparent assessments.
She reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting examination processes that enhance educational quality.
WAEC Branch Controller, Mr Tunde Ajibade, stressed that accurate candidate registration remained the foundation of successful examinations.
Ajibade warned that errors at this stage could have long-term consequences, including loss of admission opportunities.
“With the planned adoption of CBE, registration officials must be thorough.
“Thorough in capturing candidates’ faces, since entry into the examination hall will require face verification.
“An error such as uploading the wrong image renders a candidate ineligible. A successful examination starts with proper registration.
“Errors at this stage can disrupt a candidate’s future. While some mistakes can be corrected, others cannot,” he said.
Ajibade also expressed concern over the rising number of amendment cases due to registration errors.
He emphasized the need for proper training and sensitisation of registration officers.
On examination centres for CBE, Ajibade explained that schools with facilities meeting WAEC accreditation requirements will serve as centres.
According to him, schools without adequate infrastructure will be merged with nearby accredited schools.
Reacting on candidates with special needs, WAEC Anambra Head of Examinations, Mr. Olanrewaju Fadehan said schools should go beyond ticking a disability column during registration.
He explained that schools are required to purchase and complete a proforma form to ensure candidates with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations during exams.
“Schools must notify WAEC in advance to allow proper preparation,” he said
