The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.
In a public announcement made on Monday, August 4, 2025, through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the examination body confirmed that all candidates who sat for the 2025 exams can now access their results online.
“The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 4, 2025,” WAEC stated.
Candidates are advised to visit the Council’s result portal at www.waecdirect.org using their examination number and registration PIN to check their performance.
The announcement come amid recent criticisms surrounding the conduct of some examination papers at unusual hours. Concerns were raised after videos emerged showing students in parts of Taraba and Ogun States writing WASSCE papers at night, sparking public outcry over the Council’s logistics and safety arrangements.
Clarifying the situation, the Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, Mr. Amos Dangut, explained that the late-night sessions were a proactive response to a potential security breach. He said intelligence received by the Council indicated that a particular exam paper was at risk of being compromised, prompting an urgent rescheduling to maintain the exam’s integrity.
“Our decision to conduct some papers at night was based on verified intelligence suggesting possible leakage. We acted swiftly to uphold the credibility of the examination process,” Mr. Dangut said.
We gathered that similar late-hour examinations were conducted in some centres in Kwara, Taraba, and other northern states.
While the incidents raised questions about preparedness and candidate welfare, WAEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting credible and fair examinations across West Africa.
The Council urged stakeholders, including parents, schools, and candidates, to remain vigilant and cooperative to ensure the continuous integrity of its examinations.
