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Delta State, Nigeria – The Synod of the Diocese of
Oleh, Anglican Communion, has raised alarm over the irregularities in the
conduct of public examinations in Nigeria, calling on examination bodies, particularly
the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), to improve their processes
and restore public trust.
This concern was expressed during the Ninth Synod of the Diocese, held at St. Michael’s Church, Emevor, in Isoko, Delta State. In a communiqué issued at the end of the gathering, the Synod decried the declining standards in the nation’s educational system, citing the failure of key examination bodies to conduct exams and release results without errors.
The Synod also expressed deep worry over the increasing rate
of examination malpractices among students and pupils. It stressed that
examination bodies must uphold integrity by ensuring that their processes are
transparent and their results are credible, noting that examinations should not
be subject to public contestation or doubt.
Furthermore, the Church urged the Federal Government to pay
urgent attention to the education sector. It called for stronger teaching
standards and the inclusion of vocational skills in the national curriculum as
a way to prepare students for practical, professional roles that can drive
Nigeria’s industrial development.
This year, both JAMB and the West African Examinations
Council (WAEC) faced widespread criticism over the handling of their 2025
examinations. JAMB was faulted for technical glitches, result delays, and
inconsistencies that left many candidates confused and anxious. WAEC was
similarly criticized for poor exam administration, inadequate supervision, and
logistical failures that undermined the integrity of the examination process.
The Synod called for immediate reforms across all
examination bodies to protect the future of Nigerian students and restore
confidence in the country's educational system.
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