The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2025 WASSCE results with a startling revelation: only 38.32% of candidates obtained credit passes in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics — representing a 33.8% decline from the previous year’s performance.
Announcing the results at a press briefing in Lagos, the Head of the Nigeria National Office, Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, described the outcome as “concerning” but recoverable, urging deeper commitment from all education stakeholders.
“This year’s performance reflects a dip when compared to 2024. We acknowledge this challenge and remain committed to working collaboratively with schools, governments, and parents to address the root causes,” he said.
The 2025 WASSCE for School Candidates ran from April 30 to June 24, 2025, and was conducted in 13,396 centres nationwide. Of the 1,883,973 candidates who registered from 20,222 schools, a total of 1,876,571 sat for the examination. WAEC successfully processed and released results for 1,761,262 candidates, while 35,642 results are being withheld over various forms of malpractice.
Despite the overall decline in performance, Dr. Dangut praised the smooth conduct of the exam, attributing the success to improved logistics, coordination with state ministries, and enhanced digital surveillance.
However, examination malpractice remains a persistent threat. WAEC disclosed that 8,297 candidates, 52 supervisors, and one staff member are facing disciplinary action or prosecution over infractions, particularly involving digital leaks and rogue websites.
“The Council remains vigilant and unrelenting in its drive to preserve the integrity of its examinations. There is no miracle centre anywhere — and there never will be,” Dangut warned.
WAEC urged tertiary institutions and employers to authenticate results through its official online platforms. The 2025 results have now been uploaded to the WAEC Result Checker portal and are available to candidates.
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