The West African Examinations Council has received reports of supervisors and schools extorting candidates under various pretexts. These include demands for money for transportation of scripts, welfare packages, and unauthorized 'cooperation' fees. Some schools also demand payment for KAPEK calculators, which the Council provides at no cost to candidates.

WAEC condemns these practices as illegal and unethical, and a threat to the integrity of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The Council has directed all school proprietors, principals, supervisors, and invigilators to comply with certain directives to prevent these practices.

These directives include not collecting money from candidates or parents for any examination official, and immediately reporting any extortion attempt to the relevant authorities. Candidates must not be harassed or intimidated in any form. Schools or officials found violating these directives will face strict sanctions, including derecognition, blacklisting, prosecution, and referral to relevant authorities for disciplinary action.

WAEC remains committed to protecting the integrity of its examinations and safeguarding the future of the Nigerian child.