The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily denied access to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results due to technical glitches discovered after the release.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, the examination body said an internal post-release check revealed system bugs affecting the results displayed on the portal.
“As part of our efforts to curb examination malpractice, the Council embarked on an innovation (paper serialisation) already deployed by a national examination body. It is also worth noting that this is in line with best practices in assessment,” the statement said.
Adesina disclosed that the serialisation method was applied to key subjects including Mathematics, English Language, Biology, and Economics. However, after releasing the results, technical issues were observed, prompting the council to take immediate corrective action.
“The Council, being a responsive body that is sensitive to fairness and professionalism, has decided to urgently review and correct the technical glitches that led to the situation. As a result, access to the WASSCE (SC) 2025 results has been temporarily denied on the result checker portal,” she explained.
WAEC has apologised to candidates and the general public, assuring that the issues will be resolved within 24 hours.
“We appreciate their patience and understanding as we work diligently to resolve this matter with transparency and urgency,” the statement added.
Candidates who have already checked their results have been advised to revisit the portal after the 24-hour window to ensure they receive the corrected information.
The council reaffirmed its commitment to excellence and integrity, promising that the interest of candidates remains a top priority.
“Thank you for always counting on our integrity and reposing confidence in us to render quality service to the Nigerian child,” Adesina concluded.
