The Federal Government has introduced a tough new policy to combat examination malpractice in Nigeria.
Students caught cheating in national exams will face a three-year ban from sitting for any external exams, including those conducted by JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB.
The Directive
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, issued the directive in line with the JAMB Act. The policy aims to restore credibility to Nigeria’s examination system and discourage students and parents from engaging in malpractice.
Sanctions Against Miracle Centres
The government will also impose strict sanctions on schools and Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres that aid malpractice. Any school or CBT centre found guilty will be derecognised for a number of years, and other examination bodies will follow suit.
Enforcement
The three-year ban will be enforced through the National Identification Number (NIN), which is mandatory for all candidates before sitting for any national examination. This will ensure that students caught cheating are unable to register for exams during the ban period.
Key Highlights
- Three-year ban for students caught cheating in national exams
- Derecognition of schools and CBT centres that aid malpractice
- Collaborative enforcement among examination bodies
- NIN-based enforcement to prevent cheating students from registering for exams
This new policy is a significant step towards promoting academic integrity and restoring credibility to Nigeria’s examination system. By imposing strict sanctions on cheating students and miracle centres, the government aims to create a fair and transparent examination process.