The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is calling for bold new measures to protect the integrity of Ghana’s education system.
Mr. John Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, has appealed to the government to consider installing surveillance cameras in examination centres across the country, a move he believes is crucial in the ongoing fight against exam malpractice.
In a recent media interview, Mr. Kapi acknowledged that WAEC has been working tirelessly to educate students and stakeholders about the dangers and consequences of cheating during exams. However, he noted that awareness campaigns alone are not enough. “Sensitisation alone is not enough. The installation of cameras in exam halls will serve as both a deterrent and a monitoring tool to curb malpractice,” he explained.
Mr. Kapi warned that examination malpractice not only threatens the credibility of Ghana’s education system but also undermines the value of certificates issued by WAEC. He cautioned that failure to act decisively could have long-lasting consequences for the nation’s human resource development.
He concluded by urging the government and all education stakeholders to provide WAEC with the necessary logistics and resources to enhance examination monitoring nationwide, ensuring that Ghana’s academic credentials remain respected and trusted both locally and internationally.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
