The West African Examinations Council has withheld 2,577 results of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates Second Series.

The results of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates Second Series were released on Sunday. In a statement issued by the Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, on Sunday, WAEC disclosed that the examination was conducted in two modes: paper and pen, and a computer-based hybrid mode for the first time..

“The West African Examinations Council, Nigeria, wishes to announce to candidates, stakeholders, and the general public that the results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2024–Second Series, have been released,” the statement read.

Candidates whose results were withheld are advised to visit the WAEC Notice of Examination Malpractice Portal to make representations. The statement added, “2,577 candidates’ results, representing 3.96 per cent of the total number of candidates that sat the examination, were withheld in connection with various allegations of examination malpractice.

Candidates whose results were withheld are advised to visit the WAEC Notice of Examination Malpractice Portal at: https//waecinternational.org/complaints to make representations with regard to allegations bordering on examination malpractice. A total of 68,342 candidates registered for the examination, representing a 20 per cent decrease compared to 2023, while 65,023 candidates sat for the exam across 5,067 centres nationwide.

It noted that 157 candidates with special needs, including visually impaired and hearing-impaired, were accommodated during the exam.

WAEC assured a notable improvement in the pass rate, with a 9.35 per cent increase in the number of candidates who obtained five credits, including English and Mathematics, compared to 2022 and 2023.

WAEC expressed gratitude to government agencies, security personnel, supervisors, invigilators, and examiners who contributed to the successful conduct of the examination. The results are a testament to their dedication and hard work. We wish all the candidates the best in their future endeavours,” Adesina stated.

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