The Senate has summoned the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa and the Head, West African Examination Council, WAEC, National Office, Amos Dangut, over controversial new guidelines for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).
The guidelines, which alter subject requirements, have sparked concerns of mass failure among SS3 students, as they had been tested on unfamiliar subjects like new trade courses without prior preparation.
Senator Sunday Karimi, who moved the motion, highlighted that subjects like Computer Studies, Civic Education, and previous trade subjects are being removed, leaving students with as few as 6 courses, despite WAEC’s minimum requirement of 8.
Senators cautioned against rushing the changes, questioning the readiness of teachers, labs, and curricula.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole asked, “Do we have enough teachers? Have we prepared the laboratories?” While Senate President Godswill Akpabio queried the removal of Computer Studies and Civic Education, emphasizing digital and civic needs.
The matter was referred to the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education for investigation, with a two-week report deadline.
