The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has blacklisted some secondary schools in Abia State from taking part in the regional body’s examination over involvement in examination malpractice.
Commissioner for Education Uche Eme Uche disclosed this during a press briefing in Umuahia.
Uche said that the state had just been informed by WAEC about the development.
Although she did not reveal the affected schools, she noted that most of those affected are private schools.
The Commissioner stated that the operational licences of the affected schools would be withdrawn as a deterrent to others.
She explained that the state backs the action by WAEC as it would help halt the lowering of academic standards in schools by some dubious operators.
Also, she added that the state had previously shut down some of the affected schools due to their unwholesome practices, but they continued to cut corners.
