The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has assured that the Federal Government is committed to making Computer-Based Testing (CBT) accessible to candidates in all parts of Nigeria as part of sweeping reforms to tackle examination malpractices.

Speaking in a exclusive interview with our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan in Abuja on the recent technical glitches recorded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations board, Dr. Alausa described malpractice as a “pervasive problem” that has plagued the education sector for over a decade.

The Minister further revealed that the government has begun a transition towards full CBT to curb such abuses. He added that WAEC and NECO will conduct CBT for objective papers in the November examinations this year, and by 2026, all objective and essay papers will be taken via CBT.

He also explained that the recent WAEC incident was due to a technical mismatch between answer sheets and serialised question papers in four subjects.

On concerns about CBT accessibility in rural areas, Dr. Alausa assured that the government has plans to reach every nooks and crannies of the country.

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