By Ameh Gabriel
Abuja, Nigeria – August 14, 2025 The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and educational excellence, assuring that examination malpractice will not be tolerated.
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, gave the assurance while reviewing the statistical analysis of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
This was contained in a statement signed ON 14th August 2025 by Boriowo Folasade Director, Press and Public Relations Federal Ministry of Education FME
According to official WAEC data, 91.14% of candidates in 2025 obtained five credits (with or without English Language and Mathematics), up from 73.79% in 2024 and 84.38% in 2023. However, candidates securing five credits including English Language and Mathematics declined to 62.96% in 2025, compared to 72.12% in 2024 and 79.81% in 2023.
Dr. Alausa noted that exam malpractice rates have consistently declined over the past three years from 16.29% in 2023 to 11.92% in 2024, and 9.70% in 2025. He credited the drop to WAEC’s strengthened anti-malpractice measures, such as the serialization of question papers in key subjects like English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and Economics.
“We are committed to producing smart, competent teachers to better prepare our students for academic success. This is crucial to ensuring that our examinations remain credible and flawless,” the Minister stated.
As part of upcoming reforms, the Ministry will introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO objective papers in 2025, and extend CBT to both essay and objective papers in 2026. This, Dr. Alausa explained, will enhance efficiency, curb malpractice, and align Nigeria’s examination standards with global best practices.
The Minister urged parents, teachers, guardians, and community leaders to support students by promoting discipline and creating conducive learning environments.
“Let us work together to ensure that every hardworking child has the opportunity to succeed,” he said.
