In a shocking revelation that has sparked outrage among parents and education stakeholders, students in Junior Secondary School 3 (JS3) were reportedly asked by their teachers to pay for “expo”, a local slang for leaked examination answers during an ongoing internal exam.
According to multiple student accounts, some teachers allegedly approached learners before the exam and subtly hinted or outright demanded payment in exchange for the correct answers to be given inside the examination hall. The amount requested varied, with some students reporting charges ranging from ₦200 to ₦500, depending on the subject and the supposed level of difficulty.
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This unethical practice not only undermines the integrity of the education system but also exploits the vulnerability of students who are under pressure to perform well. More disturbingly, it shifts the focus from actual learning to transactional malpractice, breeding a culture of academic dishonesty at a young age.
Parents who caught wind of the scandal have expressed deep concern, some calling for immediate investigation and disciplinary action against the implicated teachers. One parent remarked, “If teachers who are supposed to guide our children are the ones promoting malpractice, what future are we building?”
Education authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the matter, but local sources suggest that a probe may soon be launched.
This incident is a grim reminder of the growing challenges in the education sector, where financial pressures, weak oversight, and systemic decay have allowed such practices to fester. Urgent reforms and accountability measures are needed to restore integrity and ensure that schools remain safe and honest learning environments for every child
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