The Oyo State government has made a firm declaration that anyone caught engaging in examination malpractices within the state will face severe consequences, including a three-year prison sentence.
The announcement was delivered on Tuesday, and the state government emphasized its commitment to enforcing the Examination Malpractice Act.
Pastor Akinade Alamu, the Executive Chairman of Oyo State Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), spoke on Tuesday in Ibadan, shedding light on the government’s administrative measures to combat examination malpractices effectively.
He highlighted that the Act clearly outlines the penalties for such offenses, imposing a three-year imprisonment or a fine of N100,000, or both, for individuals found guilty of compromising exam ethics.
Furthermore, Pastor Alamu expressed confidence in the present administration’s efforts, stating that they are successfully winning the war against examination malpractice in the state. This stern approach underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the education system and discouraging any form of cheating during examinations.
He noted that, “The act stipulates a three-year jail term or a fine of N100,000 or both for anyone caught and found guilty.
“When we came on board, we decided that this problem should be nipped in the bud, and we started sanctioning erring teachers and principals.
“So we have done it for two to three years now, suspending teachers that were involved, and we want you to understand that examination malpractice is criminal.”
