Students Forced to Write WAEC Exam with Torchlights at Delta School Due to Power Outage

In a disturbing turn of events, students of Unity Model Secondary School in Asaba, Delta State, were reportedly made to write a West African Examinations Council (WAEC) paper late in the evening under poor lighting conditions.

According to reports circulating online, the exam went on despite the lack of electricity at the school. A video now trending on social media shows students hunched over their desks, using torchlights to see their exam scripts as darkness fell over the hall.

The incident has sparked widespread concern, with many Nigerians questioning how such an important examination could proceed without basic infrastructure like electricity. Critics say the situation not only reflects the fragile state of the country’s educational facilities but also highlights the lack of adequate planning by examination authorities and school administrators.

As of the time of reporting, neither WAEC nor the Delta State Ministry of Education has issued an official statement regarding the incident. Education advocates are calling for a thorough investigation and swift action to ensure students are no longer subjected to such unfavorable and stressful conditions.

This incident serves as a wake-up call for stakeholders in the education sector to prioritize the provision of reliable infrastructure, especially during critical national examinations.