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Warning Strike: Dangut appeals to NLC, TUC to consider WAEC Candidates

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Warning Strike: Dangut appeals to NLC, TUC to consider WAEC Candidates

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Treasure Moses

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appealed to Nigeria labour congress to consider students taking the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination ( WAEC) as it plans an indefinite strike.

Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC’s National Office, pleaded in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.

He stated that the council are concern for the organized labour and all Nigerian workers. According to him, the majority of WAEC staff in Nigeria are members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) or Trade Union Congress (TUC), both of which have called for the strike, which is set to begin Monday.

“It is also worth noting that the council have consistently worked with Labour to ensure the successful implementation of its mandate throughout the years.

“On this basis, we would like to kindly remind the unions of the ongoing conduct of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2024.

“The Examination is to commence from April 30 in Nigeria together with other WAEC member countries, including the Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, and is slated to end on June 24.

“The week, June 3 to June 7, is scheduled for the conduct of such papers as physics, economics, government, and civic education across the federation and some West African countries,” said the head of the WAEC.

According to him, any disruption in the activities and arrangements for the examination will put students at a significant disadvantage in their academic endeavors.

“We thus appeal l to all stakeholders and unions to collaborate with the council, as always, to ensure that the examination runs smoothly and peacefully as scheduled.

“We remain committed to excellence and the service of the Nigerian people within the mandate of the council,” he said. (NAN)

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