The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has pledged to thoroughly investigate and hold accountable any individual, teacher, head teacher, or principal found guilty of any form of examination malpractice in any individual, teacher, head teacher, or principal found culpable of examination malpractice in any form in the state.
The Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, stated this policy during a meeting with some Local Inspectors of Education (LIEs), principals, and a popular radio presenter at the conference room of the Ministry.
Olayiwola said the meeting was convened to investigate allegations of examination leakage and malpractice surrounding the recently concluded Common Entrance Placement Examination conducted for admission of pupils into Junior Secondary School One (JSS1) on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in the state.
According to him, the Ministry had taken several proactive measures to kerb examination malpractice during the Joint Promotion and Common Entrance examinations, stressing that the government would not tolerate any act capable of undermining the integrity of the state’s education system.
He disclosed that all principals had signed letters of indemnity, making any school administrator found aiding, abetting, or engaging in examination malpractice liable to appropriate sanctions under the law.
The Commissioner further warned that the Ministry would thoroughly investigate the allegations and ensure that anyone found culpable faces the necessary disciplinary and legal consequences, irrespective of status or position.
He, however, urged broadcast media organisations to exercise caution and responsibility in reporting allegations, advising them to properly verify claims and conduct thorough investigations before indicting individuals or institutions.
Olayiwola reiterated the commitment of the Oyo State Government to maintaining transparency, credibility, and fairness in the conduct of examinations across the state.
Packaged by Adekunle Adegboyega
