Minister reveals NECO exam questions were sold before tests
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has exposed how NECO examination questions were allegedly sold for ₦3,000 before the exams, highlighting the severity of examination malpractice in Nigeria. Alausa made these remarks during a meeting with education stakeholders, warning against actions that undermine the integrity of public examinations. He stressed that malpractice has created an unfair system and called for collective responsibility to address the issue. The minister also linked these reforms to the broader agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to restore standards in the education sector.
What we know
- Dr Tunji Alausa revealed that NECO exam questions were previously available for purchase for ₦3,000 before the examinations.
- He described the widespread acceptance of examination malpractice in Nigeria as “mind-boggling” and a serious threat to honest students.
- The minister recounted experiences where leaked questions were confirmed as genuine, prompting urgent interventions.
- He emphasized that malpractice involves not just students but parents, teachers, invigilators, and school administrators.
- Prof Suwaiba Ahmad, Minister of State for Education, urged schools to support reforms and adopt measures like serialised questions to curb leaks.
