Federal Government plans to create special courts for prosecuting exam cheating cases across Nigeria. Education Minister Tunji Alausa received recommendations from a 17-member committee led Professor Ishaq Oloyede from JAMB. The committee worked for five months after starting duties last January before submitting their findings. Officials want the new tribunal system to punish exam fraud quickly and discourage future violations. Alausa promised to implement all twelve suggestions the committee provided during their extensive research.
The committee wants lawmakers to pass laws establishing the National Examination Malpractice Court system for faster legal action. Documents like certificates and result slips must contain National Identification Numbers and photos to prevent identity theft. All exam supervisors and invigilators need to register using NIN and subscribe to examination body messaging services. Officials plan to swap supervisors and invigilators starting with 2025 private secondary school certificate exams. Public school teachers on permanent appointments should serve as examination officials whenever possible.
Examination centers must meet strict space requirements without exceptions for any schools participating. Each student needs 1.8 square meters of personal space during testing sessions according to the new standards. The committee studied problems with WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, and NBAIS examination systems before making their final recommendations. Student swapping received strong opposition from all four examination bodies during committee discussions.
The committee wants lawmakers to pass laws establishing the National Examination Malpractice Court system for faster legal action. Documents like certificates and result slips must contain National Identification Numbers and photos to prevent identity theft. All exam supervisors and invigilators need to register using NIN and subscribe to examination body messaging services. Officials plan to swap supervisors and invigilators starting with 2025 private secondary school certificate exams. Public school teachers on permanent appointments should serve as examination officials whenever possible.
Examination centers must meet strict space requirements without exceptions for any schools participating. Each student needs 1.8 square meters of personal space during testing sessions according to the new standards. The committee studied problems with WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, and NBAIS examination systems before making their final recommendations. Student swapping received strong opposition from all four examination bodies during committee discussions.
