The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its readiness for the official commencement of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), in line with the Federal Government’s directive for a gradual transition from pen-and-paper examinations to full digital testing.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
According to the release, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Olusegun Olayiwola, made the disclosure while receiving the Zonal Coordinator and Deputy Registrar of WAEC, Mr. Waheed Amode, and his management team during a courtesy visit.
Olayiwola revealed that Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has directed that the cost implications for the procurement of over 60,000 laptops for public senior secondary schools across the state be worked out. He said the initiative is aimed at positioning Oyo State ahead of the full adoption of CBT examinations nationwide.
The Education Commissioner commended WAEC for the proactive steps taken to address challenges encountered during the 2025 examinations, while assuring the Council of the Ministry’s continued support in curbing examination malpractice and preventing vandalisation of school facilities.
In his remarks, Amode said the visit was to appreciate the Oyo State Ministry of Education for its support during the 2025 WAEC examinations and for its consistent collaboration with the Council, describing the Ministry as a critical stakeholder in WAEC’s operations.
He disclosed that registration for the 2026 May/June WAEC examination closed on February 2, 2026, noting that the forthcoming examinations would be conducted using a hybrid of CBT and pen-and-paper modes, depending on the level of preparedness of individual schools.
Amode added that schools willing to participate fully in CBT examinations must formally indicate their interest through official correspondence. He also warned that severe penalties await candidates found with mobile phones in examination halls, stressing that such infractions could lead to the cancellation of an entire school’s results, depending on the gravity of the offence.
He urged school principals and teachers to uphold integrity and discipline in order to strengthen educational standards across the state.