WAEC defends integrity as schools query 2026 WASSCE results

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

Education

WAEC defends integrity as schools query 2026 WASSCE results

Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of Nigeria National Office of WAEC, dismissed concerns about technical glitches affecting the 2026 WASSCE results. He emphasized that the marking and processing procedures remained credible and urged stakeholders to seek clarifications directly from WAEC. The reforms introduced have led to a reduction in examination malpractice, with a rate of 8.59% in 2026, down from 9.97% in 2025.

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