Computer-based WASSCE ‘ll promote objective scoring – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education, Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, says computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) would promote objective evaluation of candidates.

Lafiaji-Okuneye made the assertion in an interview with our reporter in Lagos on Tuesday.

It was reported that WASSCE is conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC).

Lafiaji-Okuneye spoke against the backdrop of WAEC conducting subsequent examinations through Computer Based Test (CBT).

“Computer-based examinations will eliminate fraud.

“WAEC CBT will be a welcome development and a paradigm shift from the old system.”

She advised tha every sector of Nigeria’s economy should apply modern technology for greater efficiency.

“We are aware that new developments like this comes with challenges, but we have to begin while we prune the challenges to make them better with time.

“The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, at the onset of CBT, had challenges, but it is better today.

“WAEC has the resources to establish CBT centres across the country and must have done its analysis before coming out with the measure.

“Even in the informal sector, transactions and meetings are done online; so, students should embrace computer training to enable them to perform better.

“We need to meet-up with the rest of the world,” she said.

NAN reports that WAEC had in April announced that WASSCE for school candidates would be conducted through CBT in 2026.