This administration will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the integrity of Nigeria’s education system.”
By Saidu Idris
365Daily – The Federal Government has vowed to prosecute parents and guardians found complicit in examination malpractices.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in a press statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Alausa, who was reacting to the assault on the Vice Principal of Complete Child Development College, Akure, Ondo State, by thugs allegedly hired by the parents of a student caught cheating during an exam, alao condemned the act.
He commended the swift intervention of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and the State Police Command, which led to the arrest of the suspects, including one Mrs. Dorcas Asije and four others.
The Minister directed all schools to immediately report any threats or breaches of exam conduct to law enforcement and the relevant educational authorities.
Alausa vowed that parents and guardians found complicit in examination malpractices will be prosecuted as the government maintains a zero-tolerance stance on examination malpractice, intimidation of school personnel, and all unethical conduct by students, parents, or guardians.
The statement reads, “The Federal Ministry of Education strongly condemns the unfortunate incident that occurred at Complete Child Development College, Aule, Akure, Ondo State, where suspected thugs, allegedly hired by the parents of a student, assaulted the Vice Principal, Mr. Rotifa, for performing his lawful duty of upholding the integrity of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).”
“Any parent or guardian who enables, supports, or participates in such criminal behaviour will be prosecuted. This administration will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the integrity of Nigeria’s education system,” the minister said.
“The Federal Ministry of Education stands firmly with the management and staff of Complete Child Development College, and by extension, all education stakeholders nationwide, who continue to uphold the values of discipline, accountability, and academic excellence while resisting examination malpractice,” the statement added.