Ondo Government Withholds WASSCE Results, Expels Students Over Sign-Out Misconduct

The Ondo State Government has withheld the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results and testimonials of 17 graduating secondary school students over acts of misconduct during their sign-out celebrations.

The disciplinary action, announced by the Ondo State Ministry of Education, followed what authorities described as unruly and unacceptable behaviour by the students after completing their final examinations.

According to the ministry, the affected students were captured in a viral video tearing their school uniforms, chanting unusual slogans, and engaging in conduct deemed inconsistent with the expected standards of discipline in public schools.

The students are from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas Secondary School, and CAC Grammar School, all located in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

In addition to withholding their WASSCE results and school testimonials, the affected students have reportedly been expelled from their respective schools.

The state government said the sanctions were imposed to reinforce discipline and serve as a deterrent against acts of indiscipline among students in public secondary schools.

Education authorities reiterated the government's commitment to maintaining order and promoting responsible conduct within the state's educational institutions.