- Alausa Reaffirms Exam Integrity as WAEC Resolves 2025 WASSCE Results Glitch
- Updated results are expected to be available on the result checker portal within 24 hours
- The Ministry emphasized that the shift to CBT is a strategic move to combat exam malpractice
The Federal Ministry of Education has restated its firm commitment to preserving the integrity of national examinations following the successful resolution of a technical issue that briefly affected the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the glitch, which occurred during the post-release phase, was linked to the recent introduction of paper serialization in some subjects, a security enhancement implemented by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
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The issue was swiftly addressed after the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, received a detailed briefing.
In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry praised WAEC for its rapid response, transparency, and professionalism in correcting the anomaly. Updated results are expected to be available on the result checker portal within 24 hours.
Appreciating the patience of candidates affected by the delay, the Ministry reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring fairness, credibility, and accuracy in all assessment processes.
This development aligns with Dr. Alausa’s broader education reform agenda, which places examination integrity at the core of policies across all examination bodies under the Ministry’s purview, including WAEC and the National Examinations Council (NECO).
As part of ongoing reforms, both bodies are preparing for a phased introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT), starting with the objective sections of examinations in November 2026.
The Ministry emphasized that the shift to CBT is a strategic move to combat exam malpractice, prevent question leakages, and restore public trust in the examination system.
Dr. Alausa underscored that the credibility of certificates and the merit-based assessment of students are crucial to Nigeria’s educational reputation at home and abroad.
The Ministry reiterated its resolve to collaborate with WAEC, NECO, and other stakeholders to develop a robust and reliable assessment framework that reflects the true capabilities of Nigerian students and bolsters confidence in the education system.
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