The West African Examination Council (WAEC) is urging the adoption of computer-based testing (CBT) to eliminate irregularities at so-called miracle centers. Timothy Manga, a representative from the WAEC office in Makurdi, shared this perspective with the News Agency of Nigeria, highlighting the danger these centers pose to the integrity of academic credentials.
While no specific miracle centers have been confirmed in Benue State, Manga noted that the rumors themselves are damaging. He argued that rewarding cheating diminishes the achievements of diligent students and that success must be rooted in genuine competence. WAEC remains vigilant, promising to take decisive action should they identify any school facilitating dishonesty.
Rebecca Ezekiel, a teacher at NKST Secondary School, supported the push for CBT. She suggested that moving exams away from individual schools would allow agencies to better manage security, personnel, and venue oversight. She further proposed the use of CCTV and biometric verification to deter fraud. Conversely, school proprietor Jude Odeh cautioned against labeling schools based on hearsay. He explained that parents often transfer students due to financial pressures, such as exorbitant registration fees, rather than a desire to engage in malpractice.
