WAEC Reverts to 48-Hour Exam Material Distribution After Nationwide WASSCE Disruptions

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has quietly abandoned its newly introduced 24-hour examination material distribution model, reverting to its long-standing 48-hour system after a wave of logistical setbacks disrupted the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) across Nigeria.

The decision comes in the wake of widespread delays that left thousands of candidates stranded in examination halls for hours, with some papers commencing far behind schedule and extending into the night. The disruptions prompted criticism from parents, educators, and other stakeholders, who raised concerns about the impact on students' performance, safety, and mental preparedness.

Sources familiar with WAEC's operations revealed that the council's traditional 48-hour distribution framework had, for years, provided a reliable window for the secure movement of examination materials from printing centres to designated custody points nationwide. The system also allowed officials to navigate transportation bottlenecks, security challenges, and Nigeria's complex road network without the pressure of unrealistic deadlines.

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The now abandoned 24-hour model was reportedly introduced as part of a broader strategy to strengthen examination security and curb the persistent challenge of question paper leaks. However, what appeared effective on paper quickly proved difficult in practice.

Officials involved in the logistics process disclosed that the compressed timeline placed enormous strain on delivery teams tasked with transporting sensitive materials across vast distances. The result was a series of delays at examination centres in different parts of the country, disrupting schedules and forcing some candidates to sit for crucial subjects under less-than-ideal conditions.

As complaints mounted and operational challenges became increasingly apparent, WAEC is understood to have reinstated the 48-hour distribution cycle to restore order and ensure the smooth conduct of the remaining examinations.

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The policy reversal comes at a particularly difficult moment for the council, which is still mourning the loss of three of its officials who died in a road accident in Gombe State during the examination period.

For many stakeholders, the episode has reignited conversations about balancing examination security with operational efficiency, as authorities seek lasting solutions that protect the integrity of public examinations without compromising candidates' welfare.

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