The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) is ready for the 2016 May/June West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), its Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Damianus Ojijeogu, said yesterday.
Ojijeogu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Lagos: “We are prepared to conduct the examination in every part of the country as logistics are on ground.
“We have briefed our staff concerning the exercise and we expect them to ensure a success of the examination.
“Security and examination materials have been printed and are being deployed in the examination centres across the country.”
According to Ojijeogu, the council put in place necessary security arrangement to ensure protection of life and properties, especially in areas with security concern.
“We are also prepared for areas with security challenges, which we are not to let out.
“The practical aspect of the examination started in February but the main papers are expected to begin on March 30.
“We are hopeful it will be an excellent outing,’’ he said.