Ayobami L. Suberu, the Ogun State Branch Controller of West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced that the proposed strike action planned by NLC and TUC will not affect examination schedule, stating that the examinations continue as planned.
This was contained in a statement released on the examination body’s website. The statement reads:
“The attention of WAEC Nigeria has been drawn to a notice of the Commencement of Indefinite Strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trades Union Congress (TUC) effective, Monday, 3rd June, 2024.
“The Council shares the concerns of both Unions and the generality of Nigerians, however the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates which is currently going on in all member Countries is an international examination and as such the Nigerian Child should not be put to a disadvantage of missing the examination.
“As a result of the aforesaid reason, WAEC Nigeria will continue with the conduct the examination as scheduled on the timetable.
“All School Principals, Supervisors, Parents, Candidates and the general public should please take note and make adequate arrangements for their candidates to sit the examination in all centers in Ogun State as scheduled.
