Oyo state government has issued a stern warning to principals and teachers that engage in any form of examination malpractices and falsification of documents by the West African Examination Council (WAEC), to desist or be ready to face the consequences.

The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barrister Rahman Abiodun Abdu-Raheem, made this declaration today in Ibadan, while reacting to a report, indicting some schools by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) on the conduct of the recently released result in the state.

Condemning the alleged acts as corruption and malpractices, Barrister Abdu-Raheem vowed that if any teacher or staff is found culpable of such offences, the headship of such school will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

According to the Honourable Commissioner, the state government under the leadership of ‘Seyi Makinde, would not compromise hard-work for dishonesty.

He emphasised that the present government is putting everything aright in the education sector of the state, through provision of funds, regular payment of salaries, arrears and promotions.

He further insisted that the Governor ‘Seyi Makinde led administration has zero tolerance for examination malpractices, stating that the end result of examination malpractices is not just suicidal but capable of painting the state in bad light as well as destroy the future of the young ones.

Also speaking, the Honourable Chairman, Teaching Service Commission, Pastor Akinade Alamu, cautioned school managements and teachers to be wary of such acts.

Represented by the Commission’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs Bisi Oderinde, the chairman stated that any principal or teacher found culpable will be demoted coupled with other serial sanctions.

“Principals of schools are warned to always be present during examinations as no excuse will be tolerated”, he concluded.

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