Oyo to equip schools with 60,000 laptops ahead of WAEC CBT rollout

The Oyo State Government has confirmed its readiness to implement the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), in line with the Federal Government’s push for digital testing.

During a meeting on Friday, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, informed officials that the state plans to procure over 60,000 laptops for public senior secondary schools, as directed by Governor Seyi Makinde.

Oyo state prepares for full WAEC CBT adoption

“Governor Makinde has instructed that the budgetary implications for the laptops be fully worked out,” Olayiwola said.

He praised WAEC for its proactive approach in addressing challenges from the 2025 exams and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to preventing exam malpractice and vandalism of school facilities.

The Zonal Coordinator and Deputy Registrar of WAEC, Mr. Waheed Amode, visited Olayiwola to commend the state ministry for its support during the previous examinations.

60,000 laptops to modernise public secondary schools

Amode noted that registration for the 2026 May/June exams closed on February 2 and confirmed that the exams will run in both CBT and traditional pen-and-paper formats. Schools wishing to fully participate in CBT must submit formal requests.

Amode also issued a stern warning against mobile phone use in examination halls, emphasising that violations could result in the cancellation of an entire school’s results.

Principals and teachers were urged to maintain integrity and ensure smooth conduct of exams across the state.