FG Commends WAEC’s Response to Concerns over Released Results
The Federal Government has lauded the prompt action taken by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in response to the national concerns regarding the recently published results of the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE).
Public anxiety arose over the recent WASSCE outcomes, especially in subjects where paper serialization was employed as part of WAEC’s examination security initiatives.
WAEC swiftly addressed these concerns, assuring the public of their commitment to resolving the issue.
In a statement released on Thursday, August 7, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, reiterated an unwavering dedication to preserving the integrity of national examinations.
He expressed gratitude for the patience of the affected candidates and assured the public of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to ensure fairness and credibility in the assessment processes.
He stated, “This development reinforces our comprehensive education reform agenda, which prioritizes examination integrity across all bodies under the Ministry’s jurisdiction, particularly WAEC and the National Examinations Council (NECO).
“In alignment with this, WAEC and NECO are poised to initiate a phased implementation of Computer-Based Testing (CBT), commencing with the objective components in November 2026. The introduction of CBT represents a pivotal step towards mitigating malpractice, preventing question leakages, and restoring public confidence in the examination system.
“It is an essential reform to guarantee that Nigerian students are evaluated purely on merit and that their certificates maintain credibility both domestically and internationally.”
Dr. Alausa underscored that safeguarding the integrity of examinations is imperative, not optional. “Upholding high standards protects the future of our young people and sustains Nigeria’s esteemed global reputation for academic excellence.”
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborating with WAEC, NECO, and all stakeholders to deliver an assessment system that accurately reflects the true capabilities of Nigerian students and bolsters public confidence in the nation’s educational framework.
