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West African Examination Council


The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria is a prominent examination board responsible for conducting standardized tests and assessments in the English-speaking West African countries. Established in 1952, WAEC plays a crucial role in the educational systems of Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia by organizing exams and awarding certificates that are recognized both regionally and internationally.

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Key Functions and Responsibilities of WAEC Nigeria:

  1. Conducting Examinations:
    • WAEC administers various examinations, the most notable being the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for both school candidates (May/June) and private candidates (November/December).
    • It also conducts the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into federal unity colleges in Nigeria.
  2. Curriculum and Syllabus Development:
    • WAEC collaborates with educational authorities to develop and review curricula and syllabi for secondary education.
    • It ensures that examination content aligns with current educational standards and learning objectives.
  3. Certification:
    • WAEC issues certificates to candidates who successfully pass its examinations. These certificates are recognized for academic and professional purposes across West Africa and beyond.
    • It maintains the integrity and credibility of its certification process to ensure that qualifications are widely respected.
  4. Educational Research:
    • WAEC conducts research to improve the quality and effectiveness of its examinations and to address educational challenges.
    • Research findings are used to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
  5. Examiners’ Training and Standards:
    • The council trains and certifies examiners who are responsible for marking and grading examination scripts.
    • It ensures that examiners adhere to strict standards of fairness, accuracy, and consistency in the assessment process.
  6. Monitoring and Evaluation:
    • WAEC monitors and evaluates the conduct of its examinations to ensure compliance with established protocols and to maintain high standards of security and integrity.
    • It investigates and addresses cases of examination malpractice to uphold the credibility of its assessments.
  7. Educational Support Services:
    • WAEC provides various support services, including the development of educational materials, conduct of workshops and seminars for teachers, and provision of feedback to schools on students’ performance.
    • It also offers counseling and advisory services to candidates and educational institutions.

Importance of WAEC Nigeria:

  • Standardization of Education: WAEC plays a critical role in standardizing secondary education across the West African region, ensuring that students are assessed uniformly and fairly.
  • International Recognition: WAEC certificates are recognized globally, facilitating the pursuit of further education and employment opportunities for candidates.
  • Quality Assurance: Through its rigorous examination and certification processes, WAEC ensures the quality and integrity of educational assessments.
  • Educational Improvement: By providing feedback and conducting research, WAEC contributes to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning practices in the region.

CONTACTS

Nigeria Office: The West African Examinations Council 21, Hussey Street, Yaba P. M. B. 1022, Yaba Lagos State.

Phone No: Tel: (234) – 811891883/8118918840

STATE OFFICES:

  • INTERNATIONAL HEAD OFFICE, LAGOS | 3 Watchtower Avenue, Onipanu, Somolu,Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
  • NATIONAL HEAD OFFICE, LAGOS | 21, Hussey Street, Yaba; Private Mail Bag 1022, Yaba, Lagos.
  • Abeokuta Office | Onikolobo,P.M.B 2161, Abeokuta,Ogun State.
  • Ado-Ekiti Office | Office Omolayo Quarters, Off Ikere/Ado Ekiti Road
  • Akure Office | Behind INEC Office, Alagbaka Qtrs, Akure
  • Awka Office | Amawbia-Agulu Road Nise, Awka
  • Bauchi Office | Birshin Fulani, Opp Federal Polytecnic Staff Qrts, Dass Road
  • Calabar Office | 230/232, Murtala Muhammed Highway,
  • Gusau Office | New Central Market Road
  • Ilorin Office | Kaima Road, Oko-Olowo,Oloje Area.Via Federal Government College,
  • Kano Office | Dawakin Dakata, Kano
  • Ikorodu Office | Ikorodu Satellite Office Off Ebute Road, Igbogbo Ikorodu
  • Ojo Office | Off Olojo Drive, Behind Awori College, Ojo Town.
  • Katsina Office | 55/57, Murtala Muhammed Way, Jibia Road Bypass, Magangarin-Gafai
  • Lokoja Office | Block 568 And 569, Salau Atima Housing Estate
  • Markudi Office | 41, Kashim Ibrahim Road, Markurdi
  • Minna Office | Along Paiko Road,Beside College of Education
  • Osogbo Office | Alekuwodo Area, Behind Govt Technical College
  • Umuahia Office | Old Aba Road, Amunzunta umuahia
  • Yenagoa Office | 27 Azikoro road Yenagoa
  • Yola Office | Yola-Fufore Road, Beside Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation (ABC),
  • Abuja Zonal Office | Secretariat Road, Gwagwalada, P.M.B 67, Garki, Abuja-FCT.
  • Benin Zonal Office | Exams Council Avenue Off Benin-Auchi Road (Opp. Water Reservoir) P.M.B 1234, Benin City
  • Enugu Zonal Office | 22, Aguleri Street, Independence Layout, P.M.B 1040,Enugu
  • Ibadan Zonal Office | 1/3 Akintoye Adesina Way, Ijokodo, PMB 5260, Ibadan, Oyo State.
  • Lagos Ikeja Zonal Office | Plot 18,18 & 20, Ijaye Road,Ogba Estate Lagos
  • Maiduguri Zonal Office | Bosco Line, Off Kashim Ibrahim Road, PMB. 1218, Maiduguri, Borno State.
  • Jos Zonal Office | Yakubu Gowon Way, Along Buruku Road Jos, Plateau State.
  • Kaduna Zonal Office | Zaria Road, Adjacent Kano Post Office, Kaduna, Kaduna State.
  • Owerri Zonal Office | 11/13, Isiukwuato Street, Aladinma Housing Estate, Owerri, Imo State,
  • Port-Harcourt Zonal Office | Plot F/26 Diobu,2, Sam Wobo Street, Off Sanni Abacha Road GRA Phase 3. Port-Harcourt
  • Asaba Office | Road, Behind Federal Secretariat, Off Okpanan Road, Asaba

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