WAEC Must Stop Gambling With Student Safety: NANS Southwest Zone D Issues Stern Warning Over Midnight Exams
OFFICIAL STATEMENT | OFFICE OF THE COORDINATOR
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has officially condemned the recurring administrative failures and gross negligence characterizing the conduct of the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
In a high-level briefing from the Office of the Coordinator, Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode (Billioncodes), the association expressed deep-seated anger over reports of students writing examinations as late as 10:00 PM. This systemic failure, which mirrors a similar crisis from the previous year, is being described as a "national embarrassment" that can no longer be tolerated.
NANS Southwest Zone D asserts that examination management extends far beyond the academic exercise of setting and marking scripts; it fundamentally includes the physical and psychological safety of the candidates.
"Asking students, many of whom are minors, to return home late at night after examinations is not only irresponsible but also a direct threat to their safety," the leadership stated.
In an era where highway insecurity, kidnapping, and violent crimes are at an all-time high, WAEC’s inability to deliver materials on time is effectively creating a "security death trap" for Nigerian children. The Zone is demanding an immediate public explanation from WAEC, arguing that the lives of Nigerian students cannot be treated as collateral damage for poor logistics planning.
The Position of NANS Zone D:
- Immediate Public Explanation: WAEC must clarify why these recurring failures persist despite previous assurances.
- Operational Overhaul: A comprehensive review of the Council’s logistics and operational processes in Nigeria is mandatory.
- Safety Guarantees: A firm commitment that no further examinations will extend into late-night hours.
NANS Southwest Zone D remains committed to defending the rights of students. The leadership warned that if these lapses continue, the association will not hesitate to mobilize legitimate democratic actions across the six states of the zone to enforce accountability.
Signed:
Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode (BILLIONCODES)
Coordinator, NANS Southwest (Zone D)