The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on
Basic Education, Julius Ihonvbere on Friday questioned the new directive of the
Federal Government on West Africa Examination Council (WAEC).
The lawmaker in a press statement frowned at the directive
to halt participation of students in the forthcoming examination due to
COVID-19.
He noted that the Minister did not consult stakeholders and,
adding that the announcement lacked the needed clarification.
“He did not inform the country if this was in agreement with
other West African leaders or in consultation with the examination bodies, the
state governments and other stakeholders in the education sector.
“The Minister did not also inform the public if the decision
was the outcome of a meeting with all State Governments that are in charge of
all but the Unity Secondary Schools that are owned by the Federal government.”
Mr. Ihonvbere said the directive of the federal government
is confusing. He added that it will create, “distortions and disarticulations
in the sector are only getting worse.”
He urged the Federal Ministry of Education “not chicken out
of its responsibilities but take charge, provide policy direction, engage the
states and other stakeholders”.
He advised the federal government to provide the needed
environment for students to write their exams.
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