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JAMB NEWS2 min read2026-06-08

WAEC Warns Schools and Supervisors Against Extortion of Candidates

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a strong warning to schools and supervisors following alarming reports of extortion targeting candidates. These illegal practices, which include demands for transportation of...

Azeez

Azeez

8 Jun 2026

WAEC Warns Schools and Supervisors Against Extortion of Candidates
Key takeaways
  • The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a strong warning to schools and supervisors following alarming reports of extortion targeting candidates.
  • These illegal practices, which include demands for transportation of scripts, welfare packages, unauthorized “cooperation” fees, and payments for KAPEK calculators already provided free by the Council, threaten the integrity of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
  • WAEC condemns these acts as unethical and a direct violation of examination regulations.

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