The examination was originally scheduled to begin in the morning.

The examination was originally scheduled to begin in the morning.

The examination was originally scheduled to begin in the morning. However, the exam papers were not delivered on time, causing delays in the process. We are currently joined by Dr. Amos Dangut, the head of the Nigerian National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), to discuss the issues that arose during the examination in Taraba State.

Dr. Dangut, thank you for joining us virtually despite the circumstances. Could you please clarify what happened regarding the late start of the examination in Taraba State? Additionally, we have heard that similar issues occurred in other areas as well.

Good morning, presenter. I want to begin by offering my sincere apologies for the unfortunate events that occurred yesterday. Let me explain the situation that led to these issues. We received information indicating that the exam paper might have been compromised. As a credible examination body committed to fairness, we decided to redesign the exam to address the compromised paper. We worked diligently to prevent any leakage and successfully achieved that goal.

Unfortunately, we faced additional challenges, particularly with logistics. A vehicle transporting the exam materials to Taraba broke down on the road in the middle of the night. As a result, our efforts to ensure the timely delivery of the materials could not be completed as scheduled. We deeply regret these complications and are taking all necessary steps to prevent a recurrence in the future.

Thank you, Dr. Dangut. We have more questions regarding the examination process, as these issues were not limited to Taraba but also affected Ugate. We appreciate your apology and your explanation and hope to have you back for a more comprehensive discussion about what led to this incident.

Unfortunately, we are out of time, but we thank you for this preliminary update. We will certainly reach out again to discuss these matters further. Thank you for your time, Dr. Dangut.