The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dismissed reports alleging that it issued a directive restricting Senior Secondary School students to specific subjects for the forthcoming 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adeshina, and signed on behalf of the Head of National Office, the Council described the viral reports as “unfounded assumptions” and urged schools and the general public to disregard them.
The clarification followed social media claims suggesting that schools had been instructed to limit students’ subject combinations for the 2026 examination. WAEC, however, stated that no such directive was issued.
“WAEC wishes to categorically distance itself from this unfounded assumption and the information making the rounds on the said subject. The Council did not issue any such directive(s) nor restrict the choice of students to offer any particular subject(s) for WASSCE (SC) 2026 as alleged,” the statement read.
The examination body explained that it does not determine or modify secondary school curricula, noting that such responsibilities rest solely with the Federal Government through relevant education authorities.
“The development and regulation of Curricula in Nigeria is within the purview of the Federal Government. WAEC, as an examination body, only comes in to implement government policies via assessment,” it added.
WAEC assured stakeholders that any future curriculum changes would follow due process and not be introduced arbitrarily.
Established in 1952, WAEC conducts public examinations across Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia, and has consistently maintained standards of fairness and credibility in student assessment.
“Schools, stakeholders, and the general public are hereby advised to disregard the misleading reports and rely solely on official communications from the Council for accurate information regarding examination guidelines for WASSCE (SC) 2026,” the statement concluded.
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, excellence, and the equitable assessment of all candidates, assuring that no student would be disadvantaged in the upcoming examination.
Advertisement
