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Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, educational excellence, and zero tolerance for examination malpractice, following the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) statistics.
Eko Hot Blog reports that while citing official data from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Alausa noted that the percentage of candidates who obtained five credits with or without English Language and Mathematics rose to 91.14 percent in 2025, compared to 73.79 percent in 2024 and 84.38 percent in 2023.
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However, the proportion of candidates who achieved five credits including English Language and Mathematics declined to 62.96 percent in 2025, from 72.12 percent in 2024 and 79.81 percent in 2023.
The Minister pointed to a steady decline in examination malpractice rates over the past three years, 16.29 percent in 2023, 11.92 percent in 2024, and 9.70 percent in 2025, which he attributed to WAEC’s strict anti-malpractice measures, such as the serialization of question papers in key subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and Economics.
He emphasized the Federal Government’s resolve to strengthen human capacity through continuous teacher training and support. “We are committed to producing smart, competent teachers to better prepare our students for academic success. This is crucial to ensuring that our examinations remain credible and flawless,” Alausa stated.
As part of upcoming reforms, the Ministry will introduce Computer Based Testing for WAEC and NECO objective papers in 2025, and extend it to both essay and objective papers in 2026, with the aim of improving efficiency, curbing malpractice, and aligning Nigeria’s examination system with global standards.
Alausa urged parents, guardians, teachers, and community leaders to encourage discipline, support students, and create an enabling environment for learning. “Let us work together to ensure that every hardworking child has the opportunity to succeed,” he appealed.
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