The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has warned invigilators against intimidating or harassing students during the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
In an interview on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem Monday, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, emphasized that invigilators should create a supportive environment for the candidates.
“We want all invigilators to thoroughly search the students to prevent them from bringing in unauthorized materials to cheat. They should also announce the time and ensure all candidates receive the necessary papers and answer booklets,” he said.
However, Mr. Kapi urged invigilators not to stand over a candidate for too long while monitoring.
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“They must avoid shouting at the candidates or creating fear. An invigilator should not stand over one candidate for more than a minute, as that would be excessive,” he advised.
The exams will take place from July 8 to July 15, 2024, with 569,095 candidates expected to participate. The exams will be held at 2,123 centers nationwide, with 2,123 supervisors, 1,889 assistant supervisors, and 19,973 invigilators ensuring the smooth running of the process.
