The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has assured stakeholders that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure the successful rollout of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) scheduled for 2026.
Speaking during a sensitisation campaign held across its Lagos offices in Yaba, Ojo, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Maryland, and Surulere, the Head of the National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, said the initiative was aimed at dispelling misconceptions and preparing candidates and schools for a seamless transition to the new examination format.
Dangut emphasised that every candidate who registers for the CB-WASSCE 2026 will be able to sit for the exam without difficulty, whether in Nigeria or abroad.
“Some people are still doubting, some are still wondering whether this CB-WASSCE is a reality or not. Even though we have started, we have done five examinations,” he said. “Every candidate who registers for CB-WASSCE 2026 will write their examination — whether offshore or onshore, in the UK or elsewhere. CB-WASSCE is the way to go; it’s the future of exams.”
He noted that the full deployment of the computer-based model would enhance efficiency, curb malpractice, and eliminate logistical challenges often associated with paper-based tests.
“We have done it. Records are there. All five examinations were conducted using computer-based examinations. There is a low rate of examination malpractice and higher performance of candidates. So what are we to be afraid of? Let us take the message to our stakeholders,” Dangut added.
The WAEC chief also debunked rumours suggesting that the council had arbitrarily removed certain subjects from its Continuous Assessment (CASS) portal.
According to him, the decision to drop some trade subjects, such as Auto Merchandising, was based on directives from relevant stakeholders after the government officially discontinued them.
“If you leave such subjects in the CASS portal, of what use is it going to be? Those trade subjects that the government has removed have ceased to exist. Leaving them in the portal serves no purpose,” he explained.
Dangut clarified that while some subjects have been renamed, their content remains largely unchanged.
“WAEC is responsible, law-abiding, and prompt to take action. We are ready to place Nigeria among the comity of nations that are utilising technology for education and advanced assessment,” he stated.
