Hon. Chinedu Ogah, the federal lawmaker representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, has strongly opposed the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) proposed introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki on Monday, the lawmaker—who also chairs the House Committee on Correctional Services—warned that shifting WASSCE to CBT could negatively impact the quality of science education in Nigeria, particularly in states like Ebonyi where access to digital infrastructure remains a challenge.
“How do you simulate practicals like titration using CBT? Imagine combining carbon oxide with CO₂—how do you teach that on a computer?” Ogah queried.
He further expressed concern over the recent issues recorded during the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams, alleging internal sabotage from the ICT department targeting candidates from the South East.
Ogah called on JAMB’s Registrar to carry out a thorough audit of ICT staff and ensure proper checks are in place to prevent similar incidents. He also advocated for the integration of ICT learning in all primary and secondary schools across Ebonyi State and Nigeria, to gradually prepare students for future digital examinations.
“We are killing our education. We are killing our sciences,” he said passionately.
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