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Students Use Flashlights To Write WAEC Exam In Delta State (14559 Views)
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Glimpsetv: 9:42am On May 23 |
Outrage in Okpanam: WAEC Exam Delayed Until Nightfall—Students Forced to Write in the Dark On May 21, 2025, an alarming disruption occurred at Unity Secondary School in Okpanam, Asaba - Delta State, during the ongoing WAEC examinations, sparking widespread concern among students, parents, and educators alike. The root of the problem? Exam papers did not arrive until after 6 PM—well beyond the expected time—forcing students to take their tests under flashlights in dim classrooms. As the day progressed, unease grew among the students who had assembled for what should have been a routine assessment. Hours ticked by with no sign of the exam papers. By sunset, the exam hall was shrouded in darkness, compelling students to rely on the glow of phone lights or borrow torches from classmates just to see their answer sheets. The scene was one of confusion and mounting anxiety. Already burdened by the pressure of a major academic milestone, the candidates were now dealing with inadequate lighting and the psychological strain of an exam gone awry. Parents were quick to voice their displeasure. One distraught parent asked, “How are these children meant to excel under such ridiculous circumstances? This exam is crucial for their future, and it was handled with such recklessness.” Finger-pointing has since spread beyond the school grounds. Local and national leadership have come under scrutiny, with critics demanding ability not just from WAEC but also from government bodies. A teacher present at the school remarked, “They’ll try to shift the blame to the state or federal authorities, but WAEC must own this disaster—they were not ready, plain and simple.” As outrage continues to swell, there is an urgent call for reform in how examinations are organized and delivered. Incidents like this not only jeopardize academic integrity but also shake public trust in the system. It’s vital that corrective measures are taken immediately so that no other student has to endure such avoidable chaos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_WmLFqUHHc?si=0P_mFGvhUZSU9A 2 Likes |
Glimpsetv: 9:43am On May 23 |
Summary: On May 21, 2025, students at Unity Secondary School in Okpanam were forced to write their WAEC exams in near darkness after the exam materials arrived late—well after 6 PM. The delay caused confusion and stress, as students used phone lights and flashlights to complete their papers. The incident sparked outrage among parents, teachers, and the public, with criticism directed at WAEC and government authorities for poor planning and oversight. There are now growing calls for ability and urgent reforms to prevent future occurrences. 19 Likes 1 Share |
ClearFlair: 10:22am On May 23 |
Is the state an APC state?
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Segun91: 10:23am On May 23 |
Nigeria
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Pootle: 10:23am On May 23 |
education has lost its bearing in nigeria
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moshoodn(m): 10:23am On May 23 |
They stressed the young scholars. Not good enough. 2 Likes |
Sheuns(m): 10:23am On May 23 |
Papers arriving by 6PM. Dem don dey write WAEC for night?
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Esthered: 10:23am On May 23 |
What does the minister of Education and the commissioner in the state have to say.
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Omoluyi(m): 10:23am On May 23 |
This country is just so demoralizing
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Blizzy300(m): 10:23am On May 23 |
Lol. Education is a joke in Nigeria. You won't even understand how resilient we are Untill you write a foreign exam(very conducive). Back in Uni I had an exam scheduled for 10am according to the timetable but due to some technical issues we ended up writing it by 8pm. Now here is the key takeaway, 85% of the class failed the exam, why? we were hungry, exhausted and drained yet, to stick with the academic calendar, they had to force us to write the exam. Some even missed it, as they had already left hoping the exam won't hold. 11 Likes 2 Shares |
bcomputer101: 10:23am On May 23 |
Hmm... Nigeria under Tinubu is a colossal disaster 8 Likes 3 Shares |
AmGreat1234: 10:24am On May 23 |
This is Nigeria, where everything is possible.
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christejames(m): 10:24am On May 23 |
Tinubu, you do this one ooo ![]() 3 Likes |
boxypane: 10:24am On May 23 |
What a country!!! Leaders are headless, citizens are unwise. The WAEC Invigilator should be arrested. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Afonja007: 10:24am On May 23 |
Nigeria as a country is still a 6th world country
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free2ryhme: 10:24am On May 23 |
Glimpsetv: normal levels as long as it is a nigerian school if JamB can fix exams by 6Am, snake swallow money anything can happen 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Firebox123(m): 10:25am On May 23 |
dynicks(m): 10:25am On May 23 |
And u expect me not to find my way if I ever step foot outside the shores of this country even if it is via a government sponsored purpose?..... The way I go take disappear eh!......Even the driver would want to know of the type of skill I used to perpetuate the sharp movement... 3 Likes |
Talkisneeded(m): 10:25am On May 23 |
Make we just Dey look like say we no see…
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fabuloz1(m): 10:26am On May 23 |
ClearFlair:After the governor decamped to APC, strange things are now happening ![]() 1 Like 1 Share |
ItisWell22(f): 10:26am On May 23 |
Agreed, WAEC wasn’t ready or prepared in good time with their exam materials. So, a government school in an oil producing state doesn’t have functioning generator set to power the school for the exams? 😢 4 Likes |
Smitaro100(m): 10:27am On May 23 |
Giant of africa indeed.
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Ngwubolanle(f): 10:27am On May 23 |
Nigeria my country
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dynicks(m): 10:27am On May 23 |
themanderon: 10:28am On May 23 |
Only in our beautiful nation Nigeria can this be possible. I doing same during our university days. We wrote exams with candles because no Torchlight phone then. Crazy after all these years we are still stuck in the same spot.
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Pat081: 10:29am On May 23 |
ClearFlair:Just APC with the ex governor |
ppogba: 10:29am On May 23 |
Esthered: Have to say and NOT has to say. 2 Likes |
saintbillion(m): 10:30am On May 23 |
He single handedly built Lagos from nothing to something, now he is demolishing a country from something to nothing. It takes a million people to build a whole great reputation, but it takes one stupid fool to destroy everything 1 Like |
Chickensoup: 10:30am On May 23 |
This is the result of hyper corruption the black man does to their country. If the money was directed to the right places, Nigeria would be a wonderful place. No natural disaster, huge mineral resources, fertile land, global recognition, high population etc. We have everything yet we are the ones destroying our country with corruption.
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ppogba: 10:30am On May 23 |
Rhe students wrote CRS on 21st. Do they now use calculator for CRS in WASCE? 2 Likes |
IyfeNamikaze(m): 10:31am On May 23 |
Esthered:even the zonal inspector of education and the external weac official all need to stand query on this nonsense. 2 Likes |
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