The Federal Government has disclosed that by 2027 the examination system in the country will be transitioned to 100% computer-based testing (CBT). Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the inauguration of the Committee on Improvement of Quality Examinations in Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday.

According to him, tackling examination malpractice, requires a holistic approach, as students are not the only culprits. He mentioned that parents teachers, school principals as well as those supervising the examinations were also culpable in the rising examination malpractices in the country and so there is need to use technology to curb this.

The minister also announced that examination certificates would now feature three key identifiers: national identification numbers, candidates’ photos and birthdates to ensure the authenticity of results.

“I’ve mandated all the registrars of our examination bodies, such as WAEC, NECO and NABTEB that by their next examinations scheduled for May, June and July, there will be three identifiers on the certificates they issue.

“These identifiers will be the national identification number of the candidates, picture of the candidate on the certificates and their date of birth.

“By having these three identifiers, we will ensure almost 100 per cent certainty in identifying candidates,” he stated.

Responding, Chairman of the committee, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, thanked the Federal Government for the confidence reposed in him and other members of the committee in carrying out the national assignment.