WAEC Candidates Face Night Exams Due to Material Delays

Candidates sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Oyo, Lagos, and Osun states experienced severe disruptions due to late arrival of examination materials. Reports indicated that candidates in Ibadan, Iseyin, Oyo Town, Lekki, and Osogbo had to wait hours past their scheduled exam times, with some starting their papers as late as 8 PM.

For instance, agricultural science practicals were delayed until 8 PM, while general mathematics papers began at 6:30 PM and finished around 10 PM. Parents expressed concern over the safety of their children during these late hours.

WAEC attributed the delays to logistical challenges, security concerns, and sociocultural factors, which have historically affected the timely conduct of examinations. The situation mirrored issues from the 2025 WASSCE, where candidates also faced late-night exams.

Moyosola Adesina, a WAEC spokesperson, commented on the ongoing efforts to address these challenges.