The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), on Sunday announced the release of results of the 2024 November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates (Second Series).
This was contained in a statement by the Head of the National Office, WAEC Nigeria, Dr. Dangut Amos.
Announcing the results on Sunday, Amos explained that a total of 65,023 candidates sat for the examination. With 34,878 candidates, representing 53.64%, achieving credits and above in at least five mandatory subjects. These included English Language and Mathematics.
According to him, this marks an improvement compared to the 44.29% pass rate in 2023 and 42.16% in 2022. Reflecting a 9.35% increase in overall performance.
He said, “16,886 male candidates (48.41%) and 17,992 female candidatescandidates (51.58%) attained the required credits. Indicating that female candidates outperformed their male counterparts.
Amos highlighted that 62,364 candidates (95.90%) had their results fully processed and released. While 2,669 candidates (4.1%) are awaiting the completion of result processing. This, he said was due to errors attributed to them.
He, however, added that the examination body withheld the results of 2,577 candidates (3.98%). This is due to suspected cases of examination malpractice.
“Investigations will be conducted to determine if these results will be released or canceled,” he said.
Amos noted that 157 candidates with special needs, including 25 visually impaired, 13 hearing impaired, and 15 albinos, have had their results fully processed and released.