The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Head of WAEC Nigeria, Dr. Amos Dangut, over the newly released guidelines for the 2025/2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
The decision followed a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West), who raised concerns that the sudden guideline changes could negatively affect students preparing for the May/June 2026 WAEC examination.
Senate Raises Concern Over Sudden Curriculum Change
Senator Karimi explained that the new guidelines require all SS3 students across Nigeria to immediately switch to a new curriculum that was originally planned to take effect in two years.
According to him, this abrupt shift will force candidates to sit for subjects they have never been taught.
He noted that WAEC has removed Computer Studies, Civic Education, and all former Trade Subjects from the exam schedule, despite SS3 students having taken these subjects throughout their school years.
Karimi warned that with only six examinable subjects left for all students, schools would be compelled to introduce two or three new subjects for their students to meet WAEC’s minimum subject requirement of eight.
“In May/June 2026, students will be examined on subjects they never offered and for which they have no preparation,” he warned.
Senators Fault Implementation, Demand Investigation
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) criticised the policy, saying decisions affecting millions of students should not be implemented without proper planning.
“For new subjects to be introduced, schools must be informed ahead. Do we even have enough teachers or laboratories for these new subjects?” he asked.
Senator Idiat Adebule (Lagos West) said the issue must be fully investigated, noting that the National Council on Education usually approves major education policy changes.
Senator Solomon Adeola (Ogun West) added that students must be taught properly before being examined.
“Students need prior knowledge of any subject they are expected to write in WAEC,” he said.
Senate President Questions Removal of Key Subjects
Senate President Godswill Akpabio questioned WAEC’s decision to remove Computer Studies and Civic Education.
“Why are we removing computer studies at a time when the world is going digital?” he asked.
“The children also need civic education to understand their national responsibilities.”
Senate Orders Committee to Investigate Policy
The Senate referred the matter to the Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, which is expected to investigate the policy changes and report back within two weeks.
This development has sparked major debate among students, parents, and school administrators across Nigeria, many of whom fear the changes could impact performance in the 2025/2026 WAEC examinations.
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