The West African Examinations Council has taken some more far-reaching measures to curb the spread of coronavirus, by closing its offices across the country to visitors effective from 24th March 2020.
Head of National Office, WAEC, Nigeria, Patrick Ehidiamen Areghan, conveyed this on Monday in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja.
Areghan noted that the Council, in the light of the global coronavirus pandemic, has followed international protocols, including the recommended health and safety measures by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for social distancing and keeping the work environment safe for staff and stakeholders.
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He said in addition to steps already taken, especially the indefinite postponement of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), the Council has decided to take the following extra measures to forestall the spread of the disease.
These measures according to him are: “Visitors will not be allowed into the Council’s offices nationwide, beginning from March 24, 2020. The general public is advised to take advantage of available online channels for enquires, and so on.
“Some staff have been placed on essential duties to accommodate schools registering candidates for the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2020,” he said.
He added the Council deeply appreciated the efforts being made by governments at various levels to contain the pandemic.
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