The initiative emerged as a major resolution from the WAEC State Committee meeting convened by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, chaired by the Commissioner, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun.
During the session, Alli-Balogun reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the integrity of public examinations while enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for malpractice. He emphasised that disciplinary measures and sanctions would henceforth be communicated directly to schools through the ministry to ensure stricter oversight and accountability.
The commissioner, who was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, and other top officials, also announced a restructuring of the WAEC State Committee to reflect the state’s current education administration.
Under the new arrangement, the committee now comprises the six tutor-generals/permanent secretaries representing Education Districts I to VI, the Permanent Secretary of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA)—replacing the former Inspectorate Division—and the Parents’ Forum, which now takes over from the former Parents Teachers Association (PTA).
In his presentation, WAEC’s Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Rafiu Atoyebi, provided a comprehensive performance analysis of students across subjects and regions, while unveiling the council’s plan to implement a hybrid CBT model. He revealed that a pilot phase would begin with selected subjects conducted at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)-accredited centres before the full rollout in 2026.
Atoyebi admitted that the release of the 2025 WASSCE results was marred by technical challenges but assured stakeholders that the council had adopted robust corrective measures. He added that special arrangements were being made to ensure inclusivity for candidates in rural and underserved communities.
“Computer-Based WASSCE is the way to go. It is the future of examinations,” Atoyebi declared, stressing that the digital format would strengthen examination credibility, curb malpractice, and streamline logistics associated with paper-based testing.
He further explained that the initiative forms part of WAEC’s long-term digital transformation agenda, which aims to integrate technology into every stage of the examination process—from registration and testing to result processing and verification.
Education analysts have welcomed the Lagos-WAEC collaboration, describing it as a forward-thinking reform that could serve as a benchmark for other states in West Africa as the region moves toward a fully computer-based assessment system.