The West Africa School Certificate Examination (WASCE) has commenced examinations for the final year students in 521 centres in Nasarawa with adequate arrangements in accordance with the Covid-19 pandemic protocols.

 During the COVID-19 protocol supervision exercise by the State Commissioner of Education, Fati Sabo, it was disclosed that a total of 521 centres were created for the Senior Secondary school Certificate Examination in the State.

 The Commissioner while at Government Secondary School, Mararaban Akunza expressed concerns over absence of face mask at the WAEC centre, but however expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance and availability of hygienic items as she said:

 “We provided students and invigilators with face mask, infrared to measure thermometer, hand sanitizer, soap and water”.

Fati Sabo who directed principals to decongest examination halls in line with Covid19 pandemic protocols revealed that 239 WAEC centres were created for public schools and 282 centres for private schools in the state.

Also speaking on on the exercise, the principal of Government Secondary School, Tudun Kauri, Hajiya Fatima thanked the State Government for the comprehensive arrangements and measure set in place for the problem-free examination conduct.