From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Kogi State Government has constituted an examination misconduct, investigation, and disciplinary committee to look into allegations examination fraud involving 15 supervisors and the derecognition of 13 schools by West Africa Examination Council (WAEC).
The committee, which is made up of members from various educational bodies including WAEC, NECO, ANCOPPS, and the Judiciary, is headed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education.
According to Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, the decision to set up the committee was prompted by allegations of misconduct involving 15 supervisors and the derecognition of 13 schools by WAEC.
He noted that the ministry is determined to get to the bottom of these issues and ensure that those involved face the appropriate consequences.
The committee’s terms of reference include investigating the level of involvement of the indicted schools and persons, as well as recommending suitable punishment in line with the provisions of the Kogi State Education Law.
