WAEC also expressed concern over reports that some schools were collecting money from candidates for KAPEK calculators that had already been provided free of charge by the Council.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned schools, supervisors and invigilators against extorting candidates sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), describing the practice as illegal, unethical and a threat to the integrity of its examinations.
In a press release issued on Monday by its Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, the examination body said it has received disturbing reports that some supervisors and schools were demanding money from candidates under various pretexts, including transportation of examination scripts, welfare packages and unauthorised “cooperation” fees.
WAEC also expressed concern over reports that some schools were collecting money from candidates for KAPEK calculators that had already been provided free of charge by the Council.
“The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has received alarming reports of supervisors and some schools extorting candidates under various pretexts, including transportation of scripts, welfare packages, and unauthorised ‘cooperation’ fees,” Adesina stated.
