WAEC issues apology over delayed English exam, attributes cause to leakage prevention

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued an apology for the late administration of the English Language Paper 2 during the current 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the examination was conducted on Wednesday evening.

In a release signed by Moyosola Adesina, the Acting Head of Public Affairs Department at WAEC, the council acknowledged it faced certain difficulties.

”While maintaining the integrity and security of our examination, we faced considerable challenges primarily due to our major aim of preventing leakage of any paper.”

“We recognise the importance of timely conduct of examinations and the impact of this decision on candidates, their schools and parents, and we sincerely apologise for any inconveniences caused,” WAEC stated.

The council explained that although it was successful in achieving its main goal, the decision had unintended consequences on the prompt and smooth running of the examination.

“In spite of our best efforts, we encountered logistical hurdles, security concerns and socio-cultural factors that negatively influenced our operations,” WAEC said.

WAEC reiterated its dedication to maintaining top standards in examination administration and promised to keep advancing academic excellence.