By Emmanuel Kwada
In a bold move to restore integrity to the education system, Minister of Education Tahir Mamman has announced a ban on underage candidates from taking NECO and WAEC exams.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ program.
Prof. Mamman explained that the government has instructed WAEC, which conducts the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and NECO, which oversees the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), to enforce the 18-year age requirement for exam candidates.
He emphasized that this directive is not a new policy but a reaffirmation of existing regulations.
Examination bodies have been directed to strictly enforce age requirements, with underage candidates facing disqualification.
Stakeholders are urged to cooperate with the Ministry to ensure a seamless implementation.
This landmark decision is expected to have far-reaching implications for the education sector. Stakeholders are urged to cooperate with the Ministry to ensure a seamless implementation.
Further details on the new policy and implementation guidelines will be released soon.
