The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed the resolution of a technical issue that affected the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, assuring the public of its continued commitment to examination integrity.
The glitch, which occurred during post-release processing, specifically impacted subjects with serialized exam papers — a new security feature introduced by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to curb malpractice. According to the Ministry, the issue was swiftly addressed after the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, received a full briefing on the situation.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry commended WAEC for its quick response, transparency, and professionalism in resolving the problem. It announced that the updated results would be available on the official WAEC result checker portal within 24 hours.
“The Ministry appreciates the patience of affected candidates and reiterates its commitment to fairness and credibility in national assessments,” the statement said.
The development aligns with the Minister’s broader education reform agenda, which emphasizes integrity across all examination bodies under the Ministry, including WAEC and the National Examinations Council (NECO). As part of these reforms, both agencies are set to begin a phased rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT), starting with the objective sections of examinations in November 2026.
The Ministry described the move to CBT as a major step towards eliminating examination malpractice, preventing leaks, and restoring public confidence in Nigeria’s examination system.
Dr. Alausa emphasized that protecting the integrity of exams is essential to preserving the credibility of Nigerian certificates at home and abroad. “Upholding high standards in assessments is not optional—it safeguards the future of our young people and sustains Nigeria’s global academic reputation,” he said.
The Ministry affirmed its continued collaboration with WAEC, NECO, and other stakeholders to develop an assessment system that accurately reflects students’ capabilities and strengthens trust in the country’s education framework.
