Nigerians Report South East Students Facing Sit At Home Orders Amid WAEC Exams
Nigerians have reported scenes of South East secondary school students facing sit at Home Orders Amid WAEC Exams.
Zita Ezechi 
Amidst the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) mathematics scheduled on May 30, reports have emerged of secondary school students in the South-East region facing directives to observe a sit-at-home protest, potentially disrupting their academic pursuits. However, security forces have been mobilized to safeguard examination centers and ensure that students can access education without hindrance.
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According to Netizens, some secondary school students who were scheduled to sit for their Mathematics examination as part of the WAEC assessments have been ordered to stay home as part of a broader sit-at-home directive. This development has raised concerns about the potential impact on the students' academic progress and their ability to participate in crucial examinations.
In response to these reports, security forces have been deployed to affected areas to maintain order and prevent any disruptions to the WAEC examinations. The concerted efforts aim to uphold the rights of students to access education and pursue their academic aspirations without undue interference.
Expressing frustration over the situation, individuals have voiced their discontent, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing education and ensuring that innocent students are not deprived of their right to learn. "Don’t deprive the innocent students access to Education all in the name of whatever reason," one commenter asserted, reflecting widespread sentiments regarding the need to safeguard educational opportunities for youth in the region.
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"One part of the country is not writing WAEC Mathematics Examination today because they are staying at home. Other 5 regions are writing. Self marginalization," another individual stated.
The directives for students to observe sit-at-home protests amid WAEC examinations highlight the broader socio-political tensions prevalent in the South-East region.
