JUST IN: OYO TO PROCURE 60,000 LAPTOPS AHEAD OF WAEC CBT TRANSITION

OYO TO PROCURE 60,000 LAPTOPS AHEAD OF WAEC CBT TRANSITION


The Oyo State Government has announced plans to procure more than 60,000 laptops for public senior secondary schools as part of preparations for the full adoption of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

The development aligns with the Federal Government’s directive for a gradual transition from the traditional pen-and-paper examination system to digital testing.

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Zonal Coordinator and Deputy Registrar of WAEC, Mr. Waheed Amode, and his management team.

According to the state government, Governor Seyi Makinde has directed relevant authorities to work out the cost implications for the procurement of the laptops, which will be distributed across public senior secondary schools in the state.

Olayiwola said the initiative is aimed at positioning Oyo State ahead of the nationwide transition to CBT examinations and strengthening digital readiness in the education sector.

He commended WAEC for steps taken to address challenges encountered during the 2025 examinations, while pledging the ministry’s continued collaboration to curb examination malpractice and prevent vandalism of school facilities.

In his remarks, Amode said the visit was to appreciate the Oyo State Ministry of Education for its support during previous examinations and its consistent cooperation with WAEC over the years.

He disclosed that registration for the 2026 May/June WAEC examination closed on February 2, 2026, noting that the upcoming examinations will be conducted using both CBT and pen-and-paper formats, depending on the readiness of individual schools.

Amode explained that schools interested in full CBT participation are required to formally notify WAEC through official correspondence.

He also warned that strict sanctions would be imposed on candidates caught with mobile phones in examination halls, adding that such misconduct could result in the cancellation of results for affected candidates or entire schools, depending on the circumstances.

The WAEC official urged school administrators and teachers to uphold examination integrity in order to strengthen educational standards across the state.

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