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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) announced plans to introduce digital transformation and inclusion initiatives. Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, its Head of National Office (HNO), emphasised the council's determination to keep up with technical changes. WAEC is working with public and commercial organisations to create a cutting-edge educational environment.
Over the weekend, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) announced plans to introduce digital transformation and inclusion initiatives. Under the direction of Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, its Head of National Office (HNO), the council is making a strong statement about inclusivity and innovation.
Dr. Dangut discussed the council’s recent accomplishments and its aspirational future objectives at a luncheon held at the WAEC Testing and Training Centre in Ogba, Lagos. Dr. Dangut, a Plateau State experienced administrator who joined WAEC in 1998, emphasised the council’s determination to keep up with technical changes in spite of early difficulties. He remembered how, in order to address concerns about illiteracy and low computer literacy, WAEC overcame criticism when it first introduced Computer-Based Testing (CBT).
During the deployment of CBT, the council achieved its highest success rates and saw a notable decrease in examination malpractice by training examiners and upholding impartiality. He said that in order to guarantee that its influence is acknowledged, WAEC’s activity needs to be clearly communicated. “It is as good as if it does not exist if we have what we do and people are unaware of it because we do not distribute it,” he stated.
The HNO went on to say that WAEC intends to replace conventional pen-and-paper techniques for recording attendance with electronic devices, which should simplify operations. Additionally, the council is enhancing its digital certificate system to increase mobile device accessibility. WAEC’s dedication to diversity is a crucial component of its evolution.
In order to fill in the holes in the current curriculum, Dr. Dangut announced a new project that will improve the assessment of applicants with severe special needs. According to him, WAEC is working with public and commercial organisations to create a cutting-edge educational environment that guarantees all applicants fair access to education.
Depending on government approval, we intend to use Computer-Based Testing (CBT) in additional schools by 2025. “We are hopeful about implementing CBT for students who are ready, as some schools are already prepared for it,” he said.
