Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, recently addressed students participating in the 2025 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). In his speech, he emphasized the importance of hard work and discouraged the adoption of shortcuts as a means to achieve success.
During an inspection visit to a school in Abuja where WAEC is testing the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode of examination, Alausa spoke passionately about the value of dedication and genuine effort in academic pursuits.
“Please continue to work hard, study hard, and as you do this, whatever exam you take, you will pass. Shortcut takers are bound to fail. Challenge yourself, stay disciplined,”
he urged the students.
Alausa voiced his strong support for WAEC’s implementation of CBT for the SSCE and commended their efforts to enhance examination integrity through technological advancements.
“The move towards technology-driven assessments will significantly reduce malpractices associated with traditional pen-and-paper exams,”
he remarked.
As reported by Business Day, Alausa shared insights on the upcoming changes in examination formats. He announced that starting from November 2025, all objective components of WAEC exams would be conducted via CBT. Furthermore, by 2026, both objective and essay sections for WAEC and NECO exams will fully transition to computer-based evaluations.
Reflecting on his observations during the school visit where CBT was being piloted, Alausa expressed confidence in the effectiveness of digital assessments.
“I monitored students answering English questions; it was seamless. WAEC has demonstrated that we can successfully implement CBT,”
he noted.
Acknowledging existing infrastructure challenges amidst the transition to digital examinations, Alausa reassured stakeholders of ongoing government efforts to address these gaps gradually over time.
“While we may not have all necessary infrastructures ready by November, we are committed to enhancing our capabilities moving forward,”
he affirmed.
Embracing modern educational practices aligned with global standards was a key message from Alausa. He highlighted Nigeria’s potential in leveraging technology for academic excellence and urged both government and citizens to adapt to evolving trends in education.
“We must embrace change and leverage technology; Nigerians are excelling globally – we must raise our standards,”
he emphasized.
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This article is based on information from businessday.ng – [Link](https://businessday.ng/news/article/minister-urges-ssce-candidates-to-shun-shortcuts-backs-full-cbt-adoption-by-2026/)
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