NUT Challenges WAEC's Shift to Computer-Based WASSCE, Citing Unprepared Education System

In a statement on Thursday, NUT Secretary-General, Dr. Mike Ike-Ene, argued that the Nigerian education system is ill-prepared for the proposed shift, citing a lack of necessary infrastructure and potential challenges such as inadequate computers, poor electricity supply, and unstable internet networks.

NUT Challenges WAEC's Shift to Computer-Based WASSCE, Citing Unprepared Education System

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has voiced strong opposition to the West African Examinations Council's (WAEC) decision to introduce computer-based examinations (CBE) for the West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates.

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In a statement on Thursday, NUT Secretary-General, Dr. Mike Ike-Ene, argued that the Nigerian education system is ill-prepared for the proposed shift, citing a lack of necessary infrastructure and potential challenges such as inadequate computers, poor electricity supply, and unstable internet networks.

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Expressing concerns about the feasibility of the Computer-Based WASSCE, Ike-Ene emphasized the importance of thorough planning and readiness in adopting such significant changes in the education sector. The NUT's stance reflects apprehension about the readiness of schools to implement CBE successfully.