WAEC Advocates for Academic Integrity in Education

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has called for enhanced academic integrity to improve global competitiveness in education. During the Africa Top School Award event held in Lagos, Dr. Amo Dangut, the head of WAEC Nigeria, stressed that credible educational qualifications are essential for global recognition.

He warned that unchecked academic dishonesty undermines the quality of education and erodes public confidence in educational qualifications. Akinsola Akinbod, representing WAEC's print division, highlighted that assessments should not merely be administrative but should reflect students' competencies.

The event also celebrated outstanding contributions to educational excellence, with Mr. Joseph Ayodel, founder of Africa Brand Review, explaining that the Africa Top School Award aims to promote integrity within educational institutions. Schools inducted into the Africa Top School Hall of Fame will be reassessed every two years to ensure they maintain required standards, with the potential for removal if involved in examination malpractice.