The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned that accurate registration will be crucial to the success of the Federal Government’s planned Computer-Based Examinations (CBE).
Mr Tunde Ajibade, WAEC Branch Controller in Anambra State, gave the warning in Awka during a meeting with the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders on preparations for the 2025/2026 examinations.
He cautioned that mistakes made during registration could have long-term consequences for candidates. “With the planned adoption of CBE, registration officials must be thorough in capturing candidates’ faces since entry into the examination hall will require face verification. An error such as uploading the wrong image renders a candidate ineligible,” Ajibade said.
He noted that errors at this stage could cost candidates admission opportunities and stressed the need for training and sensitisation of registration officers.
Ajibade also explained that schools with facilities meeting WAEC’s accreditation requirements would serve as centres for the CBE, while those without would be merged with nearby accredited schools.
On provision for candidates with special needs, Anambra WAEC Head of Examinations, Mr Olanrewaju Fadehan, said schools must go beyond marking a disability column during registration. He urged them to submit detailed proforma forms to enable WAEC to make appropriate accommodations.
Anambra Commissioner for Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, commended WAEC for engaging stakeholders ahead of the examinations, describing it as a proactive step towards credible and transparent assessments.
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