Industry experts in the field of education have tasked Nigeria and indeed other Africa countries to integrate technology in their examination assessment in order to cater for the needs of 21st century knowledge, skills and expertise.
Ntoi Rapapa, minister of education and training of the Kingdom of Lesotho observe that integrating of technology into assessment combined with the broadening array of candidates the Assessment Bodies have to cater for, have introduced completely new dimensions in the mandate of these bodies.
Rapapa in a keynote address titled Reforming Educational Assessment: A Renewed Agenda at the 36th Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) in Maseru, Lesotho said the theme of the conference serves as a wake-up call for Assessment Bodies, as the 21st century knowledge, skills and expertise requires them to have a re–look at their roles.
The Conference which had in attendance 25 delegates from 27 countries across the globe and 82 papers were presented also witnessed the election of Olu Isaac Adenipekun, Head of Nigeria National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) as Vice President for a one–year tenure.
During the closing ceremony of the 36th Annual AEAA Conference in Maseru, Lesotho, the baton for the hosting of the 37th Annual AEAA Conference was handed to WAEC Nigeria.
In his acceptance speech, the Head of National Office of WAEC in Nigeria, Olu Isaac Adenipekun, informed delegates that the 37th Annual AEAA Conference with the theme: “Innovations in Educational Assessment” will be hosted by WAEC, Nigeria at the Ladi Kwali Conference Centre, Sheraton Abuja Hotel, Abuja from August 5th to 9th, 2019.
He further stated that adequate efforts are being made to ensure a successful hosting of the 37th Annual AEAA Conference and used the opportunity to invite delegates to Abuja, Nigeria.
The Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) is a non-profit making organisation established in 1982 to promote cooperation amongst examining and assessment bodies in Africa; to encourage relevant examining and assessment among members, sponsor international participation in the field of Educational Testing and Examination; commission and coordinate research projects; improve assessment, testing and examining within the individual member countries through the activities of the Association among others. It is affiliated to the International Association of Educational Assessment (IAEA).
