Gambia Moves to Curb Exam Malpractice as Minister, WAEC Registrar Explore Computer-Based Exams

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The Gambian government and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling examination malpractice and improving the credibility of public examinations, with discussions focusing on the possible introduction of computer-based examinations.

The commitment emerged from a high-level meeting between the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, and the 14th WAEC Registrar, Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, attended by members of the WAEC Council and the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr. Louis Moses Mendy.

According to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education’s Communications Unit, the discussions centred on examination integrity and reforms aimed at improving teaching, learning and assessment across The Gambia.

A key issue was the possible adoption of Computer-Based Examinations (CBE), which is expected to reduce malpractice, strengthen transparency and improve the efficiency of examination delivery and marking.

Dr. Drammeh also stressed the importance of integrating technology into classroom teaching and learning to improve student performance and widen opportunities for academic success.

She commended the progress recorded in the Grade 9 and Grade 12 examinations, urging stakeholders to sustain the gains through collaboration, accountability and innovation.

Both the ministry and WAEC pledged to deepen their institutional cooperation in building a more transparent, effective and responsive education system.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to ensuring that public examinations in The Gambia remain credible, fair and responsive to changing educational needs, with students’ results reflecting their efforts and merit.

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