The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) National President Sola Adigun has endorsed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) shift to computer-based testing. He urged federal and state governments to provide essential infrastructure for smooth rollout.
Okay News reports that Adigun spoke during the Ekiti State ASUSS Day 2025 celebration at the union’s Multipurpose Hall in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti State, southwestern Nigeria. Teachers from all 16 local government areas attended.
Adigun praised the initiative for aligning with global trends. It promises to reduce examination malpractices significantly.
“The WAEC computer-based examination is a good programme because that is the trend the world is going into whether we like it or not,” Adigun stated.
He noted parents use similar tests for workplace promotions. Younger generations should adapt accordingly.
Adigun criticised inadequate school preparation despite two years’ notice from WAEC. He attributed delays to governmental priorities.
“If WAEC had said in 2024 that by 2026 we are going to start the CBT process for our examination, every government that I think takes education as its priority ought to have improved the infrastructural status of each school,” he said.
“But how many schools have this system? And that is why we are saying government should do the needful,” he added.
The union opposes measures encouraging mass failure due to unpreparedness. It fully supports malpractice curbs through proper implementation.
Adigun welcomed the one-year grace period. He called for budgetary increases to equip schools adequately.
“We support the process wholeheartedly, but it should not be a process whereby mass failure will be encouraged because of lack of necessary infrastructure,” he emphasised.
The event honoured retirees with gifts. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, represented by Secretary to the State Government Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, reaffirmed teacher welfare commitment.
Retirees appreciated recognition but appealed for faster gratuity payments. Students excelling in union competitions received awards.
This stance reflects teacher concerns over digital transition equity. It underscores infrastructure needs for effective education reforms in Nigeria.
