Social media is abuzz following a viral video showing candidates reportedly writing the ongoing WASSCE using torchlight as the school was reportedly without a power supply According to an unknown woman who recorded the video, the exam officials brought the exam papers by 6pm, and by the time the students were ready, it was already dark Nigerians took to X to share their opinions on the matter as the woman attempted to share the face of the invigilator (WAEC official).
Asaba, Delta state – Teenagers said to be students of Unity Model School, Asaba, Delta state, were reportedly forced to sit for one of their 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) late in the evening, and they had to use torchlight since the school was without a power supply.
Students reportedly write WAEC using torchlight
According to a video circulating online, the students in the exam hall were recorded by an unknown woman.
As reported by The Punch, in the video, the woman was heard condemning the officials for putting the students through such an experience.
The woman claimed the exam was supposed to be held by 2pm, but the officials only brought the exam papers by 6pm. By the time the students sat the exam, it was already dark.
As the school had no electricity, a torchlight had to be positioned in the classroom.
She added that even during her time, when lanterns were common, they were not subjected to such.
