53.64% Obtained Credit And Above In 5 Subjects, Including English Lang & Mathematics
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria has announced the results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024–Second Series on Sunday.
The Council in statement signed by the Ag. Head, Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina for Head of National Office said 68,342 candidates, representing a 20% decrease, when compared with the 2023 entry figure, entered for the examination, while 65,023 candidates sat the examination at 5,067 centres spread across the country.
“Amongst the candidates that sat the examination, 157 candidates, with varying degrees of Special Needs, were registered for the examination, and out of this number, 25 were visually challenged, 13 had impaired hearing and 15 were Albinos.
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All these candidates with special needs were adequately provided for in the administration of the examination.”
Also, of the total number of 65,023 candidates that sat the examination, 31,504 were males while 33,519 were females, representing 48.45% and 51.55% respectively.
The analysis of the statistics of the performance of candidates shows that out of the 65,023 candidates that sat the examination, 34,878 candidates representing 53.64 % obtained credit and above in a minimum of 5 subjects, including English Language and Mathematics
Of this number, 16,886 i.e., 48.41% were male candidates, while 17,992, i.e., 51.58 % were female candidates.
“The percentage of candidates in this category in the WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2022 and 2023 – Second Series, that is, those who obtained credit and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, were 42.16% and 44.29% respectively. Thus, there is a marginal increase of 9.35 % in performance in this regard.”
The analysis however cannot be compared with that of WASSCE for School Candidates. Whereas the candidates in WASSCE for School Candidates Examination are compelled to sit eight or nine subjects, the candidates in WASSCE for Private Candidates Examination, though can register for eight or nine subjects, are not compelled to take all. “They are free to sit, even one subject, depending on the deficiency they want to remedy.”
Also 43,923 candidates representing 67.55% obtained credit and above in a minimum of 5 subjects (with or without English Language and/or Mathematics).
The Council however disclosed that 2,577 Candidates’ results, representing 3.96 % of the total number of candidates that sat the examination, were withheld in connection with various allegations of examination malpractice.
“Candidates whose results were withheld are advised to visit the WAEC Notice of Examination Malpractice Portal at: https//waecinternational.org/complaints to make representations with regard to allegations bordering on examination malpractice.
“All reported cases will be investigated including exhibits obtained, alongside candidates’ representations lodged on the portal. These will be evaluated and reports presented to the appropriate Committee of the Council for determination. The Committee’s decision(s) will be communicated directly to the affected candidates.
“Candidates may check their results by visiting www.waecdirect.org to ascertain their status before visiting the Digital Certificate platform (www.waec.org) to access the digital copies of their certificates, which have been released along with the results.
“Candidates will be required to apply for the printing of the hard copies of their certificates online, through the WAEC Certificate Request Portal (e-Certman). The portal address is https://certrequest.waec.ng/. All candidates who sat the examination diet are hereby advised to check their results carefully and take necessary actions as required.
Assuring all stakeholders of their dedication and commitment to excellent service delivery, the Council congratulated all candidates who have worked hard and achieved great results.
“Our profound gratitude also goes to the Government at all levels, Security Agencies, Ministries of Education, Staff, Supervisors, Invigilators, Custodians, Examiners, and other Ad-hoc personnel who, despite all odds, availed the Council of their services in ensuring the successful conduct of the examination and marking of scripts. The results are a testament to their dedication and hard work. We wish all the candidates the best in their future endeavours,” it stated.
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