In a shocking development that has drawn widespread condemnation, video footage has surfaced showing Nigerian students taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in near-total darkness, aided only by touchlights.
The viral videos, recorded during the English Language paper on May 28, 2025, reveal that some candidates were still writing their exams as late as 9:00 PM without electricity or adequate security measures. Eyewitnesses noted that officials delivered the Paper 2 exam component as late as 7:30 PM in some centers, causing an unprecedented delay in an already high-stakes environment.
This incident comes on the heels of ongoing insecurity and operational challenges facing the education sector, particularly in southeastern Nigeria. In Enugu State, despite a sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) scheduled for May 30, 2024, several students had to camp overnight on school premises to guarantee participation in their Mathematics exams.
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Outrage has since followed the revelations, with many Nigerians questioning how the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and local education authorities allowed such unsafe and unacceptable conditions to persist. Critics argue that the lack of adequate logistics, lighting, and security not only endangers students but also threatens the credibility of the examination process.
Social media has erupted with reactions from concerned citizens, education advocates, and parents who are demanding accountability and immediate reforms.
While WAEC is yet to release an official statement regarding the delays and poor examination conditions, calls for a nationwide review of exam logistics have intensified. Many Nigerians are urging the Ministry of Education to ensure that no student is ever forced to write critical exams under torchlight or in fear of their safety again.
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