August 7, 2025 – The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed the resolution of a recent technical issue that affected the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.
Recall that WAEC temporarily withdrew 2025 WASSCE results due to technical errors.
The glitch occurred during the post-release processing of results, particularly in subjects where WAEC introduced paper serialization as a security measure.
According to the Ministry, the issue was promptly addressed after the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, received a full briefing.
In a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, the Ministry praised the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for handling the situation with “swift response, transparency, and professionalism.” It also confirmed that the updated results will be available within 24 hours through the official result checker portal.
“The Ministry appreciates the patience of affected candidates and assures the public of its continued pursuit of fairness and credibility in assessment processes,” the statement added.
The Ministry highlighted that this development aligns with the Honourable Minister’s wider education reform strategy, which emphasizes the need to uphold examination integrity across all national examination bodies, including WAEC and the National Examinations Council (NECO).
As part of ongoing reforms, both WAEC and NECO are scheduled to begin a phased rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) in November 2026, starting with objective components.
The Ministry explained that the use of CBT will reduce the risk of malpractice and question leakages while increasing the credibility of examination outcomes.
“The adoption of CBT represents a critical step toward curbing malpractice, preventing question leakages, and restoring public trust in the examination system,” the statement noted.
Dr. Alausa reiterated the importance of protecting exam standards, saying, “Safeguarding the integrity of examinations is not optional—it is essential. Upholding high standards protects the future of our young people and sustains Nigeria’s global reputation for academic excellence.”
The Ministry assured it will continue to collaborate with WAEC, NECO, and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the assessment system genuinely reflects students’ capabilities and enhances trust in Nigeria’s education sector.