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By Emmanuel Adeleke
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has announced the start of its first free computer-based mock examination, for the 2024 first-series West African Senior Secondary School Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates.
A statement made available to newsmen on Monday by the Acting Head, Public Affairs, WAEC national office, Lagos, Moyosola Adesina, said the mock examination slated for January 23 to 24, is open to all prospective candidates.
“WAEC has scheduled a free Mock Examination for all the prospective candidates for the first-ever Computer-Based WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2024- First Series which starts on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
“The mock examination will be held on January 23 to 24, 2024. Candidates are expected to log on to the mockcbt.waec.org.ng portal from their mobile phones or personal computers to take the examination. The mock examination portal will be accessible all day, for the two days. Candidates would be allowed to access the mock examination page a second time if the first attempt fails.
“Information containing login details of registered candidates will be sent to their respective email addresses and phone numbers as soon as registration closes.
“Also, a link to the tutorial video on how to use the examination portal will be made available on all our social media platforms.
“WAEC wishes all candidates for the examination success and a wonderful experience,” the statement read.