The Branch Controller for Ekiti, West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC), Mrs. T.A.Y. Lawson, has confirmed that the nationwide strike set to start on Monday will not interrupt the ongoing examinations in Ekiti State or across the country.
In a letter titled Notice of Commencement of Indefinite Strike by NLC and TUC (reference number EK/BC/SC/EXAM/07/Vol.1/89), Lawson informed principals and school heads in Ekiti State late Friday.
PUNCH Online reports that the WAEC examination timetable began on Tuesday, April 30, and will end on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
The letter stated, The attention of Management has been drawn to a notice of the Commencement of Indefinite Strike by NLC and TUC effective, Monday, 3rd June 2024. Please be formally informed that the conduct of WASSCE SC 2024 goes on as scheduled.”
Lawson emphasized that the examination body empathizes with the unions’ concerns but stressed that students should not suffer by missing the ongoing examinations in Nigeria and other West African states.
She added, WAEC will conduct the exam, and school principals, supervisors, parents, and the general public should make adequate arrangements for their candidates to sit the exam. Kindly be guided accordingly.
PUNCH Online reports that the organized labor groups, the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, announced the strike on Friday due to a breakdown in negotiations over the proposed new minimum wage.
