“This year, we have shared with the government a total of 574 schools that have had their recognition withdrawn. These schools had their licences revoked due to misconduct during previous examinations,” Dangut said.
The decision follows findings that these schools were engaged in unethical practices during past WAEC examinations. As a result, WAEC has stripped them of recognition and excluded them from further participation.
“As far as WAEC is concerned, these schools no longer exist for the purpose of conducting our exams,” he emphasized.
Dr. Dangut explained that the decision aligns with the Council’s current efforts to safeguard the credibility of its examination process and discourage institutional malpractice. The Council has sent a list of the delisted schools to the Federal Ministry of Education and other relevant bodies to ensure that these institutions do not gain unauthorized access to future assessments.
He further stated, “It is not enough to sanction the students or invigilators. The schools themselves must be held accountable for systemic malpractice.”
Despite the sanctions, WAEC confirmed that arrangements for the upcoming examination, scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 24, 2025, remain intact. A total of 1,973,253 students from 23,554 secondary schools have been registered for the 2025 WASSCE. The figure includes 979,228 males and 994,025 females, indicating a nearly even gender distribution among candidates.
WAEC reassured parents, students, and stakeholders of its commitment to delivering a fair, transparent, and well-organized examination. The Council also reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward examination fraud and related offenses.
Through this decisive move, WAEC hopes to set a precedent that deters further misconduct. The Council remains firm in its stance to protect the value of its certification system.
Dr. Dangut concluded with a strong call to action: “We are determined to sanitise the examination process. All stakeholders must join hands to ensure our students succeed through merit, not malpractice.”
