Sokoto, WAEC review 2026 examinations, pledge improved standards

The Sokoto State Government and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have reviewed the conduct of the 2026 examinations, pledging to strengthen collaboration and improve examination standards across the state.

The review took place at a meeting of the WAEC State Committee in Sokoto, chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Sanusi Aliyu Binji.

Binji said the state government valued its partnership with WAEC, particularly its role in maintaining examination standards and promoting academic excellence.

He disclosed that the administration of Governor Ahmad Aliyu had paid examination fees for students for the 2026 examination year, including WAEC fees.

The permanent secretary also expressed satisfaction with the conduct of examinations in the state, reaffirming the government’s commitment to initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education.

Speaking on behalf of the WAEC Zonal Coordinator in Sokoto, the Deputy Director, I. O. Omogbai, commended the state government and the ministry for their support for educational development.

Omogbai said the annual state committee meeting provided an opportunity for stakeholders to assess examination activities, identify challenges and recommend measures to improve future examinations.

He said participants discussed issues arising from the 2026 examinations and shared recommendations for strengthening their conduct.

The Director of Examination Matters, Abubakar Abdullahi, also stressed the importance of the meeting in addressing concerns and improving cooperation among education stakeholders.

Abdullahi observed that the state had not experienced any significant challenges in the conduct of the 2026 examinations so far.

Other participants included the state president of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, Bello Abubakar; the state chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Murtala Muhammad; and the state chairman of the Association of Private School Proprietors, Ahmed S/Fada.

The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of the state government, WAEC, school administrators, teachers’ unions and private school proprietors to working together to ensure credible examinations and improve educational standards in Sokoto.