The West African Examinations Council has launched an online portal for students facing exam malpractice charges. Amos Dangut, WAEC Nigeria's national office head, unveiled the initiative on Monday.
He told reporters the portal aims to guarantee fairness and transparency in handling such cases. Students accused of cheating can now defend themselves before any final ruling.
"Candidates will see allegations uploaded and must respond if they believe they're innocent," Dangut explained. He stressed that WAEC wants no student claiming they weren't heard.
Accessing the portal won't cost money, he noted. No scratch cards are required for candidates to log in with their personal data.
Students can find it at waecinternational.org/complaints. This platform exists solely for candidates to present their defence.
WAEC vowed to crack down hard on exam irregularities across the board. Punishments will hit candidates, supervisors, and schools caught violating rules set by Nigeria's Examinations Committee.
Dangut discussed preparations for next year's computer-based exam for senior secondary students. WAEC has rolled out awareness drives nationwide using flyers, banners, and posters.
A randomisation system will ensure no two test-takers get identical questions in 2026. Each candidate receives only their assigned papers during the exam.
"Any deviation from this will have consequences," he warned. Students must stick strictly to their designated question sets.
WAEC also targeted illegal exam websites operating across Nigeria. Officials said parents must stop patronising these fraudulent platforms.
"Such sites destroy students' futures," the council cautioned. WAEC will work with police to hunt down and prosecute operators.
Parents and guardians received a direct call to action. They should push their children toward genuine study and away from shortcuts.
Schools running systematic cheating rings face serious consequences ahead. WAEC said de-recognition, staff discipline, and student sanctions await offenders.
The council's message was unambiguous: malpractice will not be tolerated. Everyone involved in the education system must commit to integrity.
