According to a report by the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked a widely circulated document alleging that the results of 120 secondary schools across Nigeria were withheld in connection with examination malpractice in the recently released 2025 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The Council clarified that the list, which has been circulating on messaging platforms and social media, is fake and did not originate from any of its departments.
In an official statement issued on Monday, WAEC confirmed the release of the 2025 WASSCE results and noted that only 38.32 percent of candidates who sat for the exams obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics the benchmark for university admission.
Shortly after the results were announced, a document began to circulate online claiming to be from WAEC’s “Director of Examination Malpractice and Irregularities,” allegedly one Dr. Florence Omobonike Ajayi. The document contained a list of 120 schools, mostly based in Lagos State, said to be under investigation for alleged misconduct during the examinations.
According to the document, principals of the listed schools were instructed to appear before an investigative panel with supporting materials and candidates’ scripts on or before Friday, August 16, 2025.
Reacting to the document, WAEC dismissed the claims as false and misleading. In a response provided to a national daily, the examination body stated that it does not issue such directives and that the information was fabricated.
“The so-called circular did not come from us,” the Council stated. “WAEC will never instruct schools to submit candidates’ scripts, as no school has access to those documents. Also, we identify examination centres by their unique centre numbers, not by school names.”
WAEC warned the public, especially school administrators, candidates, and parents, to disregard the false document and avoid spreading unverified information. The Council urged individuals to rely solely on its verified communication channels for official updates.
The examining body reiterated its commitment to upholding transparency and integrity in its assessment processes and stated that any confirmed cases of malpractice would be addressed through formal procedures, not through unauthorized lists or viral posts.
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