The (WAEC) has issued a strong warning to schools, supervisors, and invigilators against extorting candidates participating in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), describing the practice as illegal, unethical, and harmful to the integrity of the examination process.
In a statement released on Monday, June 8, 2026, by WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, , the examination body disclosed that it had received several reports of candidates being compelled to pay unauthorized fees under various pretexts.
According to WAEC, some schools and examination officials have allegedly demanded money from candidates for the transportation of examination scripts, welfare packages, and so-called “cooperation fees.” The Council also expressed concern over reports that certain schools were collecting money for KAPEK calculators that had already been provided free of charge by WAEC.
The Council condemned the practice and directed all school proprietors, principals, supervisors, and invigilators to immediately comply with its regulations. It stressed that no money should be collected from candidates or their parents on behalf of examination officials under any circumstance.
WAEC further urged candidates, parents, and members of the public to report any form of extortion to the appropriate authorities through its designated communication channels.
The examination body warned that any school or official found violating its directives would face severe sanctions, including derecognition, blacklisting, prosecution, and referral to relevant authorities for disciplinary action.
Reaffirming its commitment to maintaining credible examinations, WAEC stated that it remains dedicated to protecting the integrity of its assessment processes and safeguarding the future of Nigerian students.
The Council emphasized that examination malpractice and extortion undermine educational standards and vowed to take decisive action against anyone found culpable.
