The Nigerian Senate has summoned Education Minister Tunji Alausa and WAEC National Office head Amos Dangut over controversial new guidelines for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).
The guidelines, which alter subject requirements, have sparked concerns of mass failure among SS3 students, as they’d be tested on unfamiliar subjects like new trade courses without prior preparation.
Senator Sunday Karimi, who moved the motion, highlighted that subjects like Computer Studies, Civic Education, and previous trade subjects are being removed, leaving students with as few as 6 courses—despite WAEC’s minimum requirement of 8.
Senators cautioned against rushing the changes, questioning readiness of teachers, labs, and curricula.
“Do we have enough teachers? Have we prepared the laboratories?” asked Adams Oshiomhole.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio queried the removal of Computer Studies and Civic Education, emphasizing digital and civic needs.
The matter’s referred to the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education for investigation, with a two-week report deadline.
