Exam malpractice: Leaked NECO questions sold for N3,000 – Alausa
Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has revealed that examination questions were allegedly sold for as little as N3,000 before candidates sat for National Examinations Council examinations, describing the scale of examination malpractice in Nigeria as “mind-boggling”. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private […]
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that examination questions at the National Examinations Council (NECO) were allegedly purchased for as low as N3,000 by candidates in the days leading up to their exams. Speaking at a meeting with education stakeholders, Alausa expressed concern over the extent of examination malpractice in Nigeria, describing it as "mind-boggling".
He warned parents, teachers, school proprietors, principals, invigilators, and students against actions that could undermine the integrity of public examinations. The ministry had previously witnessed an acceptance of cheating and examination leaks that was deeply ingrained, creating an unfair advantage for those who gained access to leaked materials.
Alausa recounted an instance where questions were allegedly purchased for N3,000 before the exam, and recalled how officials were forced to verify such leaked materials with examination authorities during the 2025 examination period. He emphasized that the problem extended beyond students, involving the wider education ecosystem, and urged stakeholders to support reforms to strengthen controls and prevent further malpractice.
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