WAEC Admits Internal Glitch of WASSCE Results, Commences Review

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Following the uproar of mass failure on the recently released WASSCE results, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has issued a statement admitting internal glitch from their end and addressing the situation. This press statement was issued on the X handle and it is as follows;

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.

Also See: How to Check WAEC 2025 SSCE Results

As part of our efforts to curb examination malpractice, the Council embarked on an innovation (paper serialization) already deployed by a national examination body. It is also worth noting that this is in line with best practices in assessment. 

The paper serialization was carried out in Mathematics, English Language, Biology and Economics. However, an internal post result release procedure revealed some technical bugs in the results.

The Council, being a responsive body that is sensitive to fairness and professionalism, has decided to urgently review and correct the technical glitches that led to the situation, as a result, access to the WASSCE (SC) 2025 results has been temporarily denied on the result checker portal.

We extend our deep and sincere apologies to all affected candidates and the general public. We appreciate their patience and understanding as we diligently to resolve this matter with transparency and urgency within the next twenty-four (24) hours. On this note, candidates who have previously checked their results are advised to re-check after 24 hours from now.

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.Issued by the Public Affairs Department

Signed: Moyosola Adeniyi, Ag. Head, Public Affairs

WAEC, Yaba, Lagos – Thursday, 7th August, 2025

For: Head of National Office