NLC Strike Won’t Affect Ongoing WAEC Exams.
The Branch Controller (Ekiti) of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Mrs. T.A.Y. Lawson, has assured that the nationwide strike set to begin on Monday will not interfere with the ongoing examinations across the country.
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In a letter to principals and school proprietors in Ekiti State titled “Notice of Commencement of Indefinite Strike by NLC and TUC” with reference number EK/BC/SC/EXAM/07/Vol.1/89, Lawson clarified that the WAEC exams would proceed as scheduled.
“The attention of Management has been drawn to a notice of the Commencement of Indefinite Strike by NLC and TUC effective Monday, 3rd June 2024. Please be formally informed that the conduct of WASSCE SC 2024 goes on as scheduled,” the letter stated.
She emphasized that while the examination body shares the concerns of the unions, it is crucial that students are not disadvantaged by missing the ongoing examinations in Nigeria and other West African states.
“As much as we share the concerns of the unions and the generality of Nigerians, the WASSCE SC is ongoing across the member countries of WAEC, and the Nigerian child should not be put at a disadvantage by missing the exam.
“For this reason, WAEC will conduct the exam, and school principals, supervisors, parents, and the general public should please take note and make adequate arrangements for their candidates to sit the exam.
“Kindly be guided accordingly,” the letter concluded.
