WAEC Explains Delay in WASSCE Papers, Cites Fatal Accident and Security Challenges

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained the reasons behind the delayed conduct of Mathematics and Agricultural Science papers in some centres during the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.

In a statement issued and signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, on behalf of the Head of National Office on Monday, WAEC said it immediately launched preliminary investigations following reports of delays experienced by candidates in some examination centres across the country.

According to the council, the disruption was caused by a combination of logistical and operational challenges, including a fatal road accident involving officials transporting sensitive examination materials.

WAEC disclosed that the accident, which occurred on June 3, 2026, claimed the lives of three personnel who were conveying examination materials across state boundaries.

The council described the incident as a tragic loss that significantly disrupted its distribution schedule and contributed to the delayed commencement of examinations in some affected areas.

Despite the setback, WAEC said its staff worked tirelessly to activate emergency contingency measures to ensure that the examinations were eventually conducted.

The examination body also attributed the delays to challenges surrounding the finalisation of examination arrangements and late registration of candidates, which affected the timely preparation and distribution of examination materials.

In addition, WAEC noted that prevailing security concerns in some areas, including protests linked to the abduction of schoolchildren, hampered the movement and delivery of examination materials despite efforts to maintain the examination timetable.

The council assured candidates, parents and other stakeholders that measures have been put in place to prevent a recurrence of the incident and ensure the smooth conduct of the remaining papers.

According to WAEC, the effectiveness of the corrective measures was already evident in the successful conduct of examinations held on Friday, June 5, 2026.

The council expressed appreciation to stakeholders, including the Federal and State Ministries of Education, the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, for their support and cooperation in ensuring the successful administration of the examination.

WAEC reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the credibility, integrity and high standards associated with the conduct of its examinations, assuring candidates and the public that every effort is being made to ensure the remainder of the examination proceeds without disruption.


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