WAEC Candidates Forced to Write Agricultural Science Practical in Darkness

A troubling incident during the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) has raised concerns about the safety and welfare of candidates.

Students were reportedly forced to complete their Agricultural Science practical examination late at night under poor lighting conditions.

A video obtained by our correspondent shows candidates attempting the exam in near-total darkness, with some using lanterns and mobile phone flashlights to see their papers.

The footage has sparked widespread outrage among parents and education stakeholders.

The incident has raised fears about the overall administration of the examinations and the security risks faced by students who remained at exam centres well past reasonable hours.

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Reacting to the situation, prominent cleric Pastor S.O. Solarin strongly condemned the late delivery of examination materials.

He described the circumstances as highly irresponsible, particularly given the current security challenges across the country.

In a video shared on his Facebook page, Pastor Solarin said many candidates had to wait for several hours before receiving their question papers.

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This delay forced students to stay at examination centres deep into the night.

“It has come to our attention that some students writing WAEC only received their examination papers now,” he said.

“Given the security situation in the country, WAEC officials need to explain why students are being kept at exam centres so late in the day.”

The cleric emphasized the dangers posed by such delays, particularly amid ongoing threats of kidnappings and attacks in various communities.

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He urged the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to provide immediate explanations to parents, schools, and affected communities regarding the reasons for the prolonged delays.

The incident has intensified calls for WAEC to improve logistics and ensure timely distribution of examination materials.

Stakeholders stressed that such measures are necessary to prevent a recurrence and safeguard the well-being of Nigerian students.

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