The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates (second series), with a significant 9.35% increase in performance compared to previous years.
A statement by Moyosola Adesina, WAEC’s Acting Public Affairs Officer, on Sunday revealed that 65,023 candidates sat for the examination in Nigeria between October 25 and December 20, 2024, across various centers.
Key Highlights of the Results:
53.64% of candidates (34,878 students) obtained credit and above in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
67.55% (43,923 candidates) secured credit and above in at least five subjects, regardless of English and Mathematics.
Gender Breakdown: 16,886 (48.41%) of successful candidates were male, while 17,992 (51.58%) were female.
Malpractice Cases and Withheld Results
A total of 2,577 candidates had their results withheld over allegations of examination malpractice. WAEC has advised the affected candidates to visit the WAEC Notice of Examination Malpractice Portal (https://waecinternational.org/complaints) to respond to allegations.
“Reported cases will be investigated, including evidence gathered and candidates’ representations submitted. Findings will be reviewed by the Council’s relevant Committee for a final decision. The Committee’s decisions will be communicated directly to the affected candidates,” Adesina stated.
Checking Results and Certificate Collection
Candidates can check their results at www.waecdirect.org before accessing digital copies of their certificates at www.waec.org.
A Technological Leap: Computer-Based Exams Introduced
For the first time, WAEC conducted the 2024 second-series examination in two modes—the traditional paper-and-pen format and a computer-based hybrid mode—allowing candidates to choose their preferred method during registration.
Marking and Processing Challenges
95.90% of candidates (62,354 students) had their results fully processed and released.
4.10% (2,669 candidates) have some subjects still being processed due to errors during registration or examination. WAEC assured that efforts are ongoing to resolve these issues promptly.
Scripts were marked at five centres—Lagos, Ibadan, Benin, Enugu, and Kaduna—by 3,327 examiners from January 15 to February 4, 2025.
With the improved performance and introduction of computer-based testing, WAEC continues to enhance examination processes, ensuring fairness and credibility in Nigeria’s education system.
