Reps Direct FG to Suspend Computer-Based WAEC Exams Until 2030
The House of Representatives has ordered the federal Ministry of Education and WAEC to suspend plans for Computer-Based Testing (CBT) in the 2026 examinations, recommending the policy be deferred until 2030 to allow adequate preparation.
The resolution, passed during Thursday’s plenary, followed a motion of urgent public importance by Kelechi Wogu, titled “Need for Intervention to Avert the Pending Massive Failure of Candidates Intending to Sit the 2026 WAEC Examination Using CBT.” Wogu raised concerns over inadequate infrastructure, lack of qualified computer teachers, and the risk of widespread failure.
He highlighted that around 25,500 schools are expected to present candidates for the 2026 WAEC, which covers at least nine subjects including theory, practicals, and multiple-choice questions. Wogu warned that most schools, especially in rural areas where over 70 percent of students are based, lack the facilities and manpower required for CBT.
The House directed the Ministry, in collaboration with state governments, to include funding in the 2026–2029 budgets for recruiting computer teachers, building computer halls with internet access, providing standby generators, and assessing private schools’ readiness ahead of 2030 implementation.
Committees on Basic Examination Bodies, Digital and Information Technology, Basic Education and Services, and Labour, Employment and Productivity were mandated to consult stakeholders in the education and technology sectors and report back within four weeks.
