The West African Examinations Council says it is fully prepared to conduct the first Computer-Based May/June WASSCE in 2026, despite calls from the House of Representatives to delay the move until 2030.
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WAEC’s Head of National Office, Amos Dangut, told reporters in Umuahia that the council has not received any formal notice from the House directing it to halt the transition. He said WAEC, as a statutory body, only acts on official communication.
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Dangut explained that the council has already conducted five computer-based examinations, with data showing better student performance and lower levels of malpractice compared to the paper-based format.
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He acknowledged concerns raised by stakeholders but noted that WAEC is in ongoing discussions with the Federal Government to ensure no candidate is left out when the computer-based format becomes fully operational in 2026. According to him, an assessment of schools nationwide led to a new classification framework that guides how CB-WASSCE will be deployed across different school categories.
He also outlined WAEC’s updated subject structure for the 2026 exam in line with the revised national curriculum. Subjects are now grouped under core, science, humanities, business, and trade fields. The compulsory core subjects include English Language, General Mathematics, Citizenship and Heritage Studies, Digital Technologies, and one trade subject.
WAEC says all modalities are being put in place to ensure a smooth rollout next year.
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