The Federal Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the integrity of national examinations as it updates the public on the recently resolved technical issue affecting the 2025 WASSCE results.
This is disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Ministry’s Director, Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo.
Boriowo said the issue arose during post-release processing, particularly in subjects where paper serialisation had been introduced as part of WAEC’s exam security measures.
She said that this was promptly addressed following a full briefing of the Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa.
“The Ministry commends the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for its swift response, transparency, and professionalism in resolving the glitch.
” Updated results will be accessible via the result checker portal within the next 24 hours.
“The Ministry also appreciates the patience of affected candidates and assures the public of its continued pursuit of fairness and credibility in assessment processes,” she said.
Boriowo added that the development reinforced the Minister’s broader education reform agenda, which prioritises examination integrity across all bodies under the Ministry’s supervision, particularly WAEC and the National Examinations Council (NECO).
According to her, in line with this, both bodies are set to commence a phased rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT), beginning with objective components in November 2026.
“The adoption of CBT represents a critical step toward curbing malpractice, preventing question leakages, and restoring public trust in the examination system.
“It is a necessary reform to ensure Nigerian students are assessed strictly on merit and that their certificates retain credibility both locally and internationally.
