The House of Representatives has ordered the Federal Ministry of Education and WAEC to halt the planned introduction of Computer-Based Testing for the 2026 WASSCE, citing nationwide unpreparedness.
The directive followed a motion by Kelechi Wogu, who warned that rushing into CBT could cause mass failure and distress among students, particularly in rural areas where most candidates lack access to functional computer labs, internet, electricity, and trained ICT teachers.
Lawmakers noted that recent technical glitches on WAEC’s 2025 results portal showed the system’s lack of readiness. They directed the ministry and state governments to include provisions for ICT facilities, computer teachers, and power backups in their 2026–2029 budgets.
The House ruled that WAEC must not implement CBT before 2030 and tasked its relevant committees to engage stakeholders and report back in four weeks.
