The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for private candidates, second series.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by Moyosola Adesina, the Acting Public Affairs Officer of WAEC, a total of 2,577 candidates had their results withheld over allegations of examination malpractice.
Adesina revealed that 65,023 candidates took the exam in Nigeria between October 25 and December 20, 2024, at various centres nationwide. She further disclosed that 34,878 candidates, accounting for 53.64 per cent, achieved credit passes or higher in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
