Chairmen of Senate and House of Representatives
Committees on Basic Education, yesterday pledged to work with the various
examination bodies in the country to tackle the scourge of exam malpractice in
schools with stiffer legislation.
The two
committee chairmen gave the assurance at two-day International Summit on
Examination Malpractice in Lagos organised by the West African Examinations
Council (WAEC) to draw attention of government, schools, parents and
stakeholders to the alarming increase in incidence of exam fraud during its
examinations.
At Yaba
College of Technology (YABATECH), the Federal Government warned lecturers and
teachers to shun sexual harassment and victimisation, alteration of scores for
gratification, absenteeism at lectures and other negative practices. The
chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education, Zakari
Mohammed, said the existence law of four years jail term or N100, 000 fine for
exam fraudsters have not deterred candidates or agents of exam malpractice. He,
therefore, advocated for 10 years imprisonment without option of fine for
offenders.
A member of
the Senate committee on Basic Education, Obinna Ogba, assured that the Red Chamber
will continue to support exam bodies with legislation and adequate funds to
tackle the scourge.
The two
federal lawmakers commended (WAEC) for the summit on exam malpractice and urged
stakeholders to team up with exam bodies to tackle the scourge which they
admitted is currently ravaging the education system.
Registrar of
WAEC, Dr Uyi Uwadiae, told the gathering that exam malpractice is a time bomb
and sought for collaboration with key stakeholders to address the menace.
Uyi said
despite measures put in place to deter the candidates and their agents from
committing fraud during the council examinations, the practice has assumed a
different dimension.
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