The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has refuted claims alleging that it instructed senior secondary students to take specific subjects ahead of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.
“We wish to categorically distance ourselves from this unfounded assumption and the information making the rounds on the said subject,” said Moyosola Adeshina, Acting Head of Public Affairs, WAEC.
The Council clarified that the creation and regulation of curricula in Nigeria fall under the responsibility of the Federal Government, while WAEC’s role is to implement such policies through examinations and assessments.
“The introduction or modification of any curriculum in Nigeria is a function of the Federal Government,” Adeshina emphasised. “WAEC operates strictly within the established legal and operational frameworks of its host country.”
WAEC assured stakeholders of its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and excellence, ensuring that all candidates sitting for the 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates will be fairly assessed.
“Schools, stakeholders, and the general public are advised to disregard the misleading reports and rely solely on official communications from the Council for accurate information regarding examination guidelines for WASSCE (SC) 2026,” the statement added.