The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has called for strict computer-based testing to curb examination malpractice in some centres, popularly known as “miracle centres.”
Mr Timothy Manga, an official with the WAEC office in Makurdi, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the growing concerns over examination malpractice and its impact on the credibility of public examinations and educational certificates.
Manga said allegations of the existence of “miracle” examination centres in Benue had become worrisome, though there had been no official confirmation of such centres in the state.
He described the development as a threat to the education system, saying schools should be known for quality teaching rather than their ability to facilitate examination malpractice.
“Any system that rewards students for cheating undermines those who have worked hard to prepare for examinations.
