ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has refuted circulating claims that it allegedly directed schools to restrict Senior Secondary students to specific subjects for the upcoming 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.
In a statement released on Tuesday by the acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adeshina, on behalf of the Head of National Office, WAEC described the reports as unfounded assumptions and urged both schools and the public to disregard them.
Reacting to social media claims suggesting that schools were instructed to limit subject combinations for the 2026 examination, the Council reiterated that no such directive was issued and that the information did not originate from WAEC.
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The examination body clarified that it has no authority over curriculum development or modification, stressing that this responsibility rests entirely with the Federal Government through relevant education agencies.
“WAEC wishes to categorically distance itself from this unfounded assumption and the information making the rounds on the said subject. The Council did not issue any such directive(s) nor restrict the choice of students to offer any particular subject(s) for WASSCE (SC) 2026 as alleged,” the statement read.
WAEC further explained that its role is solely to implement government-approved curricula through examinations, operating strictly within the legal and policy frameworks established by the Nigerian government.
“The development and regulation of Curricula in Nigeria is within the purview of the Federal Government. WAEC, as an examination body, only comes in to implement government policies via assessment,” it added.
The Council assured all stakeholders that any changes to the curriculum would undergo proper procedures and not be introduced arbitrarily.
Established in 1952, WAEC conducts examinations across Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia, maintaining a strong reputation for fairness and credibility in assessment.
“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,” the statement concluded.
WAEC reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, excellence, and fairness, assuring that no student will be disadvantaged in the forthcoming examination.