WAEC Clarifies Allegations: No Victimisation, Committed To Fair Labour Practices

WAEC Denies Allegations of Victimisation and Non-Compliance

Hey there, let me break it down for you. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has come out swinging against claims that they’ve been victimising employees or failing to stick to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) they reached with the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. In a statement issued on Tuesday by their Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, WAEC made it crystal clear that these allegations are completely baseless. They’re sticking to their principles of fairness, equity, and following established policies. No funny business here, folks.

Now, according to Naija News, this statement was in response to some media buzz suggesting that WAEC hadn’t kept up with an agreement made on March 10, 2025, about bringing back staff check-off dues. But here’s the deal: WAEC clarified that they’re still very much on board with the agreement. The deductions? Yeah, they’ll resume right on schedule in March 2025. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

And listen up to this part. The statement went on to say, “For the avoidance of doubt, regarding the issue raised about the unilateral suspension of union activities in the Council, it was agreed by both parties that the Management of the Council had never done anything to put up any action to suspend trade union activities in the Council.” Translation? No one’s shutting down union activities at WAEC. That’s just not happening.

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Union Recognition and Staff Transfers: Setting the Record Straight

Let’s dive a little deeper. WAEC also shot down claims that they weren’t recognising NASU in its branch offices. They made it clear that NASU is indeed recognised under the Trade Unions Act. So, there’s no mistaking that they’re fully on board with acknowledging the union’s presence across all their locations.

Now, about those accusations of victimisation through staff transfers? WAEC wants you to know that relocations are just part of the job. They’re routine moves designed to help employees grow in their careers. It’s all outlined in their Conditions of Service. Here’s what they had to say: “The transfer of staff is aimed at career progression and for staff to gain more experience, inner-working, and knowledge on the job. It is not intended to target or victimise union members.” So, if you’re hearing whispers about victimisation, you can put those to rest.

WAEC’s Promise: A Fair and Just Workplace

Lastly, WAEC wants to reassure everyone—employees included—that they’re fully committed to upholding the rights of their staff and maintaining a fair working environment. They’re not just paying lip service here. They’re a law-abiding organisation that values human rights to the highest degree. They’ll never disregard the rights of their employees. And guess what? Their commitment to justice and integrity is unwavering. Here’s a quote from Adesina to drive the point home: “WAEC is a law-abiding organisation that values human rights to the highest degree and will never disregard the rights of its employees. Our commitment to justice and integrity is unwavering.”

So, there you have it. WAEC is standing firm on their principles, addressing concerns head-on, and ensuring that their workplace remains a fair and just place for everyone involved.