Ibadan – The Oyo State Government has expressed deep concern and sympathy for students, parents, and guardians affected by the delays experienced during the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Honorable Olusegun Olayiwola, conveyed the government’s displeasure over the avoidable stress, anxiety, and risks to which candidates have been exposed as a result of the late commencement of some examination papers, contrary to the approved WAEC timetable.
According to the Commissioner, reports received revealed that as of 8:11 p.m. on Thursday, some examination centres in Ogbomoso and Saki were still conducting the Government (Objective) paper, while the Agricultural Science Practical examination, which was scheduled to follow, had yet to commence.
He disclosed that officials of the Ministry contacted the WAEC Zonal Coordinator, who attributed the delays to logistical challenges.
While emphasizing that WAEC is an international examination body beyond the direct control of the Oyo State Government, Honorable Olayiwola appealed to the examination body to take proactive measures to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
