The Federal Government has responded to the growing controversy surrounding the recently released 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, praised the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for its swift action in addressing the issues.
“The Ministry acknowledges the concerns raised by candidates and stakeholders, and commends WAEC for responding promptly by launching a review,” Dr. Alausa said.
WAEC had initially released the results on Monday, but by Wednesday, it temporarily shut down its result-checking portal, citing technical reviews following the implementation of paper serialisation, a new security measure to curb malpractice.
In a further update on Thursday, WAEC confirmed that it was auditing the results after identifying discrepancies.
Reacting, the Federal Government assured candidates and parents of its commitment to fairness and credibility in all examination processes. Dr. Alausa also reaffirmed plans to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for some components of WASSCE and NECO exams beginning in 2026, as part of ongoing reforms to strengthen exam integrity.
“Safeguarding the credibility of our national exams is non-negotiable,” the Minister said, adding that collaboration with stakeholders will continue to ensure transparent and reliable assessments for Nigerian students.