WAEC Bastardising Nigerian Education Process – Stakeholders React to 2025 WASSCE Outcome
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WAEC Bastardising Nigerian Education Process – Stakeholders React to 2025 WASSCE Outcome |
Stakeholders fault WAEC over the 2025 WASSCE results, citing mass failure and a sharp decline in performance compared to 2024.
Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over 2025 WAEC Results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has come under fire following the release of the 2025 WASSCE results, which revealed a massive drop in student performance across Nigeria.
According to WAEC’s announcement on August 4, 2025, only 38.32% of candidates obtained five credits including English and Mathematics, a drastic decline compared to the 72.12% success rate recorded in 2024.
This development has fueled widespread criticism from education stakeholders, parents, and advocacy groups who argue that the outcome reflects a deeper crisis in Nigeria’s education system.
Breakdown of the 2025 WASSCE Performance
Out of the 1,969,313 candidates who sat for the 2025 WASSCE, only 754,545 students managed to secure credit passes in key subjects.
- 2025 performance: 38.32% achieved 5 credits including English and Mathematics.
- 2024 performance: 72.12% achieved the same benchmark.
- Decline: A staggering 33.8% drop in overall success rate.
This sharp decline has raised questions about curriculum quality, exam integrity, and teaching standards across Nigeria.
Stakeholders Call Out WAEC Over Education Decline
Reacting to the results, several stakeholders accused WAEC of “bastardising the Nigerian education process” by failing to uphold fair examination standards and transparency.
Parents’ associations and advocacy groups have demanded:
- A review of examination scripts, especially in English Language and Mathematics.
- Investigations into possible irregularities in exam administration.
- A holistic reform of Nigeria’s education system to align with global standards.
Some groups even called for the cancellation of certain papers, arguing that the mass failure could not be justified.
Broader Implications for Nigeria’s Education System
The 2025 WASSCE outcome is seen as a reflection of deeper challenges in the country’s education sector, including:
- Poor funding and infrastructure in public schools.
- Insufficient teacher training and curriculum development.
- Over-reliance on rote learning instead of critical thinking.
- Limited use of digital tools and e-learning platforms.
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Moving Forward: What Needs to Change?
Experts have urged the Federal Ministry of Education and WAEC to adopt transparent measures that rebuild confidence in Nigeria’s examination process. This includes greater use of technology-driven assessment systems, improved monitoring of exam centers, and consistent capacity building for teachers.
For comparison with international standards, you can explore UNESCO’s education quality frameworks to understand how global benchmarks can be adapted to Nigeria’s context.
Conclusion
The 2025 WASSCE results have sparked serious debate about the credibility of Nigeria’s education system and the effectiveness of WAEC’s processes. With performance dropping by more than 30% compared to the previous year, urgent reforms are needed to prevent a further decline in learning outcomes.
Until systemic changes are made, Nigeria risks producing a generation of students ill-prepared for both higher education and the global workforce.
