The West African Examinations Council has refuted claims that it issued a directive restricting senior secondary students to specific subjects for the forthcoming 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.
The Council said in a statement on Thursday by its acting spokesperson, Mrs Moyosola Adeshina that it neither originated the information nor asked anyone to do so on its behalf.
“WAEC wishes to categorically distance itself from this unfounded assumption and the information making the rounds on the said subject. “WAEC hereby affirms that 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.
“We wish to point out to all stakeholders and the general public that the development and regulation of Curricula in Nigeria is within the purview of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“WAEC, as an examination body, only comes in to implement government policies via assessment.
“As a law-abiding organisation, WAEC operates strictly within the established legal and operational frameworks of its host country.
“The introduction or modification of any curriculum in Nigeria is a function of the federal government. We emphasise that changes in the curriculum are not implemented arbitrarily by the council, but by following due process as mandated by the federal government.
“So, 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.
“We assure our stakeholders that WAEC remains dedicated to professionalism and excellence in the service of the Nigerian child,” statement said.
