Reps Grill WAEC Officials Over Exam Chaos: ‘Systemic Lapses Eroding Public Trust’

By Emmanuel Kwada

The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has summoned the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) officials to explain the widespread irregularities and operational failures plaguing the 2025 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination.

At an investigative hearing, lawmakers raked WAEC’s management over the coals, with the committee chairman, Oforji Oboku, launching a scathing rebuke of the council’s performance.

The Head of WAEC, Nigeria, Dr. Amos Dangut, faced tough questions over systemic lapses that have eroded public trust in Nigeria’s examination process.

The grilling highlights the need for WAEC to revamp its operations and restore public confidence in the examination process

The lawmakers’ ire was sparked by reports of irregularities and operational failures during the ongoing examination nationwide. Despite the parliament not being in session, the committee prioritized the oversight meeting, underscoring the gravity of the situation.

The grilling highlights the need for WAEC to revamp its operations and restore public confidence in the examination process. As the nation’s educational future hangs in the balance, stakeholders eagerly await WAEC’s response to these pressing concerns.

Read Also: Seven Die in Sokoto Canoe Accident