‘Misleading reports’: WAEC denies restricting subjects for 2026 WASSCE candidates

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied reports claiming it directed schools to limit Senior Secondary students’ choices of subjects for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The Acting Head of WAEC’s Public Affairs Department in Lagos, Moyosola Adeshina, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Adeshina, who described the reports as misleading, urged the public to ignore any information not officially released by the council.

“The Council 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,” she stated.

Adeshina explained that the development and regulation of school curricula in Nigeria are strictly under the authority of the federal government, saying WAEC only implements policies through assessment.

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Adeshina added: “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.”

Adeshina assured parents, schools, and candidates that the guidelines for the examination will be officially announced through WAEC’s website and verified media channels, to ensure that everyone is properly informed.

“Again, no student will be unfairly treated or disadvantaged,” she stated.

The Star