The West African Examinations Council has outlined key facilities schools must provide ahead of the full migration of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination to computer-based testing by 2026.
Head of Examinations at WAEC, Mr. Lucky Njoagwuani, disclosed this on Thursday during a sensitization program in Port Harcourt. According to him, schools must put in place a minimum of 250 functional laptops with 10 per cent backups, a robust computer server capable of supporting 250 systems simultaneously, and a Local Area Network setup.
Other mandatory requirements include functional air conditioning and lighting, an uninterrupted electricity supply, a backup generator with a capacity of at least 40kVA, CCTV cameras, and a holding room or reception facility for candidates.
Technology is playing a vital role in modern education. This initiative will enable schools to stay abreast of current trends and prepare students for the digital age,” Jaja said.
The sensitisation event was jointly organised by Teadro Systems Ltd, NAPPS, and partners, including the Bank of Industry, HP, Lenovo, and Canon. The highlight was the donation of ICT gadgets, including computers, printers, and tablets, to schools through a raffle draw.