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Esther Oluku<\/p>\n
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has stressed the importance of strengthening academic integrity in African schools as a critical foundation for achieving educational excellence and enhancing global competitiveness.<\/p>\n
The Head of National Office (HNO), Nigeria, Dr. Amos Dangut, stated this at the 2026 Africa Top Schools awards held in Lagos, themed: \u201cThe Seamless Arc: Building a High-Integrity Foundation as the Bedrock of Global Tertiary Competition\u2019, which brought together education stakeholders to discuss the role of integrity in shaping future leaders.<\/p>\n
In his remarks, Dangut said integrity remains indispensable in the assessment and certification process, noting that credible educational qualifications are essential for global recognition.<\/p>\n
Represented by the acting Head of the SPD Printing Division, Akinsola Akinbode, described certificates as more than mere documents, saying they represent a promise of competence and credibility.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt takes integrity in how we assess, how we measure and how we certify what our students know. A certificate is not just paper; it is a promise. When that promise is broken, the foundation for future success is weakened,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to him, integrity-driven assessments are not merely administrative requirements but a national imperative that supports Nigeria\u2019s aspirations for global competitiveness and leadership. He warned that academic dishonesty, if unchecked, could undermine the quality of education and erode public confidence in educational qualifications.<\/p>\n
Dangut further noted that assessment systems built on integrity help cultivate habits of excellence, discipline and accountability among students, qualities that are essential throughout their academic and professional lives.<\/p>\n
At the event, King\u2019s College Lagos and Queen\u2019s College Lagos were honoured with the Africa Top Schools Award and inducted into the Africa Top Schools Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding contributions to educational excellence.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the significance of the awards, the Founder of Africa Brands Review and Convener of the Africa Top Schools awards, Mr. Joseph Ayodele\u00a0 explained that the initiative was designed to promote integrity within educational institutions, recognise high-performing schools and celebrate best practices across the education sector.<\/p>\n
He stated that induction into the Hall of Fame is valid for only two years, after which schools are reassessed to ensure they continue to uphold the required standards.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Africa Top Schools Hall of Fame is about global recognition and remains valid for two years. At the end of that period, schools are re-evaluated, and any institution found to be involved in examination malpractice is removed from the Hall of Fame,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ayodele added that this year\u2019s edition also featured the launch of the Nigeria Education Wheel of Progress Report (2023\u20132026) and the Students Talent Hunt competition, both aimed at promoting continuous improvement and innovation within the country\u2019s education system.<\/p>\n
, Education \u2013 THISDAYLIVE, June 3, 2026, 2:56 am<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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