The federal government has disclosed that the management of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) is considering postponing the date of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
This was revealed by the director of information at the federal ministry of education Ben Goong, on Friday July 17. Mr Goong further disclosed that discussions will continue with four other countries to determine a new date for the examination.
He also disclosed that schools have been given till July 29, 2020, to ensure that their facilities are ready for resumption in line with the guidelines issued by the ministry of education for safe reopening of places of learning. A decision would be taken after the July 29 deadline on resumption of schools for all categories of learners.