The Nigerian government is taking firm steps to put an end to “Miracle Examination Centres,” which are notorious for aiding students in cheating during national exams. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated that the Tinubu administration is committed to restoring integrity in the country’s education system.
During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Dr. Alausa noted that private secondary schools across the country often attract students with the promise of guaranteed success in exams, regardless of their academic performance. These so-called miracle centres have become a major concern, as they encourage widespread examination malpractice.
The minister made it clear that the government is tackling this issue head-on. “We have problem with examination malpractice which we are addressing frontally as a government,” he said. He explained that allowing students to cheat discourages those who work hard and study diligently.
Dr. Alausa also noted that Nigeria’s higher education sector is improving, thanks to a strategic plan aimed at strengthening universities. According to him, five selected universities will receive special training, enabling them to pass on knowledge and best practices to other public institutions across the country.
While addressing the issue of miracle centres, the minister assured Nigerians that the government is determined to put an end to the practice once and for all. “We will tackle this issue of miracle centre, this pervasive exam cheating decisively. We would bring a complete end to this menace that has really invaded our educational system,” he stated.
