By Huldah Shado
Students of Unity Model School in Asaba, Delta State, sat for their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), under torchlight after a prolonged delay and a power outage disrupted the scheduled exam.
A video trending online captured the dimly lit exam hall as students attempted to write their papers with the aid of torchlights.
The footage, recorded by an unidentified woman, sparked outrage and condemnation over the poor coordination and conditions.
“The exam was supposed to be held by 2pm, but the officials only brought the exam papers by 6pm,” she alleged, criticizing both the delay and the lack of proper lighting.
By the time the exam commenced, daylight had faded, and with no electricity in the school, makeshift lighting was used to illuminate the classroom.
“It’s not OK,” the woman lamented, pointing out how unfair it was to subject children to such hardship.
Reflecting on her own student days, she remarked that even in the era of lanterns, candidates were not made to endure such difficult examination environments.
The incident has since raised concerns about exam logistics and the welfare of students during national assessments.
