The Oyo State Government has launched plans to procure 60,000 laptops for public senior secondary schools as part of preparations for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Computer-Based Test (CBT) transition.
Governor Seyi Makinde has directed that the cost and logistics of the acquisition be worked out to position the state ahead of the full adoption of digital examinations, in line with the Federal Government’s gradual shift from pen-and-paper testing.
Education Commissioner Olusegun Olayiwola made the disclosure during a courtesy visit on Friday, February 6, 2026, by WAEC Zonal Coordinator and Deputy Registrar Mr. Waheed Amode and his team.
Olayiwola commended WAEC for addressing challenges in the 2025 examinations and pledged the Ministry’s support in curbing malpractice and protecting school facilities.
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Amode described the Ministry as a key partner in WAEC operations and noted that registration for the 2026 May/June WAEC exams closed on Monday, February 2, 2026.
He added that the forthcoming exams will use both CBT and traditional pen-and-paper formats depending on school readiness.
The laptop initiative is designed to modernize the state’s education infrastructure, strengthen exam integrity, and equip students with the digital skills needed for national and international assessments.