The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abayomi Arigbabu, has pledged that the state government will eliminate examination malpractice in both public and private schools. He gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Lisabi Grammar School in Abeokuta, stressing that the ministry is determined to close all loopholes that encourage cheating.

According to the commissioner, the government will sanitise the school system and take firm action against any school or individual found guilty of exam misconduct. He noted that maintaining integrity in the education sector is essential to protecting the reputation of Ogun State.

Arigbabu also revealed plans to collaborate closely with examination bodies, particularly the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), to strengthen monitoring and improve examination processes. He encouraged stakeholders to serve as good ambassadors and uphold ethical standards in their daily activities.

The commissioner further commended the Federal Government’s directive that no student should be admitted into Senior Secondary School 3 (SSS3) without meeting proper requirements, describing it as a step that would help reduce malpractice. He called on all stakeholders to work together to make exam cheating a thing of the past in Ogun State.