The Digest:
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued corrected results for the 2025 WASSCE, revealing an increase in pass rates from 38% to 62%. This significant change follows an internal review and public apology for the initial error. The correction highlights an improvement but still shows a decline from last year’s figures.
Key Points:
- A total of 1,239,884 candidates passed with five credits, including English and Mathematics.
- The corrected pass rate stands at 62.96%, up from the initially reported 38.32%.
- WAEC had initially announced an error in the results, leading to a temporary suspension of access.
- Performance in 2025 still shows a drop compared to 2024’s 72.12% pass rate.
- Some candidates under state sponsorship still cannot access results due to unpaid fees.
- WAEC assures that measures are being implemented to prevent future mistakes.
- Three out of the four indebted states have cleared their examination fees.
- The council advised candidates to recheck their results on the WAEC website.
Although performance has risen, the correction highlights both WAEC’s transparency and the ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s education system. Candidates should stay vigilant and ensure they have access to their updated results.
Sources: Premium Times, Vanguard, Channels TV
