The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), has expressed strong support for recent initiatives by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) aimed at eradicating examination malpractices in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
“The menace of examination malpractice remains a grave threat to our educational system and national development. We believe a future where academic success is built on integrity is possible—and it starts with each of us,” Mustapha Tajudeen Olumide, national president, MSSN, stated.
He urged all stakeholders, including schools, parents, teachers, policymakers, and the media to join forces in supporting WAEC’s efforts to sanitize the system. According to him, MSSN particularly commended WAEC’s introduction of customised question papers, as a commendable step toward safeguarding the integrity of examinations.
The society also welcomed WAEC’s proposed transition to Computer-Based Examinations (CBE), noting that the move aligns with global best practices and holds promise for enhancing the credibility, transparency, and efficiency of the examination process.
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MSSN called on tertiary institutions across the country to reassess their admission policies, emphasising the need to shift focus from the current fixation on exceptionally high grades to a more balanced approach that values credit-level passes.
“The undue pressure to secure top grades is a major driver of examination malpractices at the O’level, and a more balanced admission policy will help address this root cause,” Olumide stated, pledging the society’s unwavering support for WAEC’s reforms.
The society also announced its preparedness to launch a nationwide campaign against examination malpractice in partnership with the Movement Against Examination Malpractices (MEEM) and other civil society organisations.
According to Olumide, the campaign aims to raise awareness, promote academic integrity, and collaborate with stakeholders to restore a culture of honesty, diligence, and merit across the educational landscape.
