The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that the recent technical disruption which affected the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results has now been fully rectified. The ministry emphasized its steadfast dedication to preserving the credibility of Nigeria’s examination system, describing the glitch as an isolated issue that emerged after the initial release of results, particularly during a stage when serialized paper measures had been introduced to strengthen exam security.
According to a statement issued on the 7th of August, 2025, the problem was addressed swiftly after Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, the Honourable Minister of Education, received a comprehensive briefing. The ministry praised the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for the speed and professionalism it demonstrated in resolving the technical hitch. Candidates have been assured that updated results will become available within the next 24 hours through the official WAEC result verification platform.
Officials acknowledged the frustration the incident caused among candidates and their families but stressed that it did not undermine the integrity of the entire assessment process. They reiterated the ministry’s unrelenting focus on fairness, transparency, and credibility in how examinations are conducted and processed. This commitment, the statement noted, is part of a broader agenda to reform education quality across all agencies under the ministry’s oversight, notably WAEC and the National Examinations Council (NECO).
In furtherance of this reform programme, both WAEC and NECO are preparing to commence a phased introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) starting in November 2026. The transition will initially cover objective test components before expanding further. Officials described the move to CBT as a decisive strategy to tackle malpractice, curb question leakages, and rebuild public trust in Nigeria’s assessment processes. The Minister underscored that only by upholding rigorous standards can Nigerian students be guaranteed qualifications that enjoy respect locally and internationally.
Dr. Alausa stressed that protecting the credibility of national examinations is not negotiable. He pointed out that any compromise would threaten the academic future of Nigeria’s young people and undermine the country’s standing as a hub of educational excellence in Africa. He called on stakeholders to remain vigilant and committed to reforms that ensure certificates reflect genuine learning and merit.
The ministry, through its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, reaffirmed its readiness to continue close collaboration with WAEC, NECO, and other relevant bodies. The ultimate goal, according to the ministry, is to build a system that accurately captures the capabilities of Nigerian students while fostering confidence in the nation’s education framework.
