WAEC admits error in 2025 SSCE results directs candidates to re-check after 24 hours; The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a temporary restriction on access to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates, following the detection of technical issues in the released results.
The affected results were initially released on Monday, but an internal review process uncovered some irregularities, prompting swift action from the Council.
Official Statement from WAEC
In a statement issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, and signed by Moyosola Adesina, anipr, Acting Head of Public Affairs, WAEC expressed sincere regret over the development and assured the public of swift corrective measures.
“The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) sincerely regrets to inform the general public of technical issues discovered during the internal review of the recently released results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates (SC) 2025,” the statement read.
Source of the Technical Glitch
WAEC explained that the issue arose following the introduction of a new paper serialization system, an innovation aimed at curbing examination malpractice. This system was implemented in core subjects such as:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Biology
- Economics
While the initiative aligns with global best practices in assessment, technical bugs were identified in the results during the post-release process, affecting result accuracy and presentation.
Immediate Actions Taken
As a responsive and professional body, WAEC has:
- Temporarily disabled access to the 2025 WASSCE results on its official result checker portal.
- Initiated a comprehensive review and correction of the affected results.
- Committed to resolving the issue within 24 hours of the announcement.
What Candidates Should Do
All affected candidates are strongly advised to:
- Re-check their results after 24 hours, as the Council is working diligently to correct the identified errors.
- Stay updated via WAEC’s official website and communication channels for further announcements.
WAEC’s Assurance to the Public
WAEC emphasized its commitment to fairness, transparency, and professionalism, and extended its sincere apologies to all affected candidates and stakeholders. The Council also thanked the public for their patience and trust as it resolves the issue.
“WAEC remains committed to upholding excellence, fairness, and transparency in all our assessment processes. Thank you for always counting on our integrity and reposing confidence in us to render quality service to the Nigerian child.”
