The Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Rose Ezewu, has called on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to improve its logistics and ensure the timely distribution of examination materials across the state. This follows a disturbing incident at Unity Model Secondary School, Asaba, where students were seen writing their Physics examination under torchlight due to the late arrival of question papers.

According to Mrs. Ezewu, the Physics examination papers arrived at the school four hours later than scheduled. Upon receiving the report, she contacted the WAEC Branch Controller in Asaba to inquire about the cause of the delay and convey the state government’s strong displeasure with the situation.

Mrs. Ezewu emphasized that while WAEC is an independent national examination body, the welfare of students in Delta State who sit for its examinations remains a priority for the government. “The state has no control over the administration of the examinations but maintains a responsibility to advocate for the well-being of its students,” she stated.

The commissioner condemned the apparent inadequate planning by WAEC in the distribution of examination materials, citing similar delays reported during the national values examination in various public and private schools across Udu and Okpe Local Government Areas. “Such lapses would no longer be tolerated,” she warned.

Mrs. Ezewu urged WAEC to take immediate steps to address the logistical challenges and prevent reoccurrences that might compromise the integrity of the examinations and harm the comfort of students across the state.