The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, says the restriction of Senior Secondary students to offer specific subjects for the forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE for School Candidates (SC) 2026, is within the purview of the Federal Government, dismissing publications which alleged that it (WAEC) handed down the directive on regulation of curricula to schools.
Fresh Angle International, can report that the Council made the clarification in a statement issued on its X handle Tuesday October 28.
The Ag. Head of Public Affairs Department, WAEC Office, Yaba, Lagos, Moyosola Adeshina, who authored the statement, noted that WAEC operates strictly within the established legal and operational frameworks of its host country.
The statement reads: “The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has noted with concern recent media publications that alleged that the Council directed the restriction of Senior Secondary students to offer specific subjects) for the forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates (SC) 2026.
“WAEC wishes to categorically distance itself from this unfounded assumption and the information making the rounds on the said subject.
“WAEC hereby affirms that the Council did not issue any such directives) nor restrict the choice of students to offer any particular subjects) for WASSCE (SC) 2026 as alleged.
“We wish to point out to all stakeholders and the general public, that the development and regulation of Curricula in Nigeria is within the purview of the Federal Government of Nigeria. WAEC, as an examination body only comes in to implement Government policies via assessment.
“As a law-abiding organization, WAEC operates strictly within the established legal and operational frameworks of its host country. The introduction or modification of any curriculum in Nigeria is a function of the Federal Government. We emphasize that changes in the Curriculum are not implemented arbitrarily by the Council, but by following due process as mandated by the Federal Government.
“Schools, stakeholders and the general public are hereby 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.
“We assure our stakeholders that WAEC remains dedicated to professionalism and excellence in the service of the Nigerian Child. The Council guarantees that all candidates participating in the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2026 will be afforded fair opportunity for assessment, ensuring that no candidate is disenfranchised.”
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