We understand the concerns of the unions and the general public, it is important to note that the WASSCE is being conducted across all member countries of WAEC. Therefore, Nigerian students should not be put at a disadvantage by missing this crucial examination.
The Branch Controller (Ekiti), West Africa Examinations Council, Mrs T.A.Y. Lawson has said that the nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday will not disrupt examinations nationwide.
According to her, “students shouldn’t be at the receiving end by missing the ongoing examination in Nigeria and some West African states.”
“The Nigeria timetable for the examination began Tuesday, April 30 and will end Thursday, June 20, 2024.”
She alerted Principals and school heads in Ekiti State in a letter titled, “Notice of Commencement of Indefinite Strike by NLC and TUC” with reference number EK/BC/SC/EXAM/07/Vol.1/89 late Friday.
The letter read, “The attention of Management has been drawn to a notice of the Commencement of Indefinite Strike by NLC and TUC effective, Monday, 3rd June 2024.
“Please be formally informed that the conduct of WASSCE SC 2024 goes on as scheduled.”
She noted that the examination body shares the burden of the unions.
“For the aforesaid reason, WAEC will conduct the exam and School Principals, supervisors, parents and the general public should please take note and make adequate arrangements for their candidates to sit the exam.
“Kindly be guided accordingly,” it concluded.
National Updates reports that the organised labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress announced the commencement of the strike on Friday due to a breakdown of negotiation on the proposed new minimum wage.
