WAEC reassures hitch-free, seamless conduct of WASSCE (SC), 2026

… despite the staff union’s protest threat

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reassured candidates, parents, school-owners, and the general public of its commitment to the seamless, hitch-free and successful conduct of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2026.

WAEC made this known in a statement issued by Moyosola Adesina, Ag. head of public affairs for the head of national office on Wednesday.

Recall that on Monday, May 11, 2026, the management of WAEC, Nigeria, intimated the stakeholders of its readiness and plans for conducting the said examination, which has since commenced.

“The ongoing examination continues unhindered despite the ongoing protest by some members of the workforce. The council, as a law-abiding organisation, respects the rights of unions and staff members to peacefully express their grievances within the ambit of the law.

“Thus, every necessary step has been taken to address the issue and safeguard the integrity, credibility and smooth conduct of the examination,” the statement read.

Clarifying some of the issues raised by the union, the council explained that the adjustment in the examination days was necessitated by the streamlining of WAEC subjects from 76 to 38.

Consequently, the shortened number of days was to reflect the new number of subjects vis-à-vis the hybrid mode of examination conduct.

Similarly, all the council’s disciplinary and career progression matters are handled in line with the WAEC staff handbook and relevant statutory provisions.

“Hence, the assertion of incessant dismissal and inappropriate sanction raised by the union is fallacious.

“Also, the engagement of contract examination officers and assistant examination officers is a measure to manage increasing workloads and ensure smooth operations of the council’s processes across the sub-region,” WAEC explained.

In addition, WAEC said, “We understand that the situation may cause panic or anxiety, but we wish to state categorically that the future of our candidates remains our topmost priority.

“In line with the above, management of the council is in dialogue with the union.”

Furthermore, the council emphasised that it has put in place adequate measures to ensure that the examination schedule remains undisturbed.

“On this note, we urge members of the public to disregard any rumour or misinformation capable of creating confusion regarding the examination.

“Every necessary information is available on our verified and accredited channels of communication.

The council remains committed to delivering on its mandate of conducting qualitative and reliable educational assessment to the Nigerian child,” WAEC noted.