In an unprecedented development, some pupils in Taraba State began writing their West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams late into the night, diverging from the originally scheduled 8 a.m. start time.

As of the filing of this report, WAEC has not issued any official explanation for the delay or the unusual timing of the exams.

Parents who arrived at the examination centres only to discover their children sitting for the English Language exam at night expressed deep concern. Many described the situation as “uncalled for” and called for a formal apology from the examination body.

“They should have postponed the exam instead of subjecting the children to hardship, especially since the students are scheduled to take another subject the following day,” one parent lamented. According to several parents, such an incident has never before been experienced in the state.

In response to the disruption, parents have appealed to the Federal Government to hold those responsible accountable and to ensure that such a situation does not recur.

The delayed exam and its timing have sparked widespread outrage among residents of Taraba, prompting calls for increased oversight of examination procedures in the region.