Since the new policy on the new age for writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations was announced by the federal government, a lot of reactions have continued to trail its probity or otherwise.
While some of the reasons adduced elicit good scholarship that may require further interrogation, quite a few are borne out of pure emotions. While the latter is usual in our clime, it makes all policies to be viewed with much disdain.
However, beyond the above almost-parallel two groups of comments, let us still endeavour to look dispassionately at the crux of the matters that the policy may affect.
The intention of the policy in my opinion may be to address some issues that have become of great concern with dire consequences over a long period of time.
One of the critical issues the policy may be aiming to address may the rate at which children are indifferently…