Parliamentary Education Committee Urges WAEC to Embrace Tech in Exam Malpractice Fight

The Select Committee on Education has urged the West African Examinations Council to adopt technology-driven solutions, including computer-based testing and serialised question papers, to curb examination malpractice and restore public confidence in the country’s examination system.

The call came on the third day of the Committee’s monitoring tour of key education sector agencies.

The Committee members engaged WAEC officials on challenges confronting the conduct of national exams and stressed that innovation must replace outdated processes that create loopholes for malpractice.

They argued that serialised papers and computer-based testing would strengthen integrity and rebuild trust among students, parents and the public.

Beyond examinations, the Committee emphasised the need for effective measures to ensure beneficiaries of state-sponsored scholarships return to Ghana after their studies to contribute to national development.

It noted that scholarship policy must be tied to clear accountability to protect public investment.

The Committee also highlighted inadequate office space and ageing infrastructure as major constraints affecting the operations of several agencies within the education sector. Members said poor working conditions were undermining efficiency and service delivery.

As part of the tour, the Committee visited the Ghana Scholarship Authority, the National Teaching Council and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment to assess their mandates, challenges and contribution to improving educational outcomes.

Discussions centred on curriculum reforms, teacher standards, and mechanisms to track scholarship beneficiaries.

The Committee concluded Day 3 by reaffirming Parliament’s commitment to oversight that drives reforms, transparency and better infrastructure across Ghana’s education system.

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