AN IMPROVEMENT FROM THE LAST EXAM
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC has released the May/June 2015 WASSCE results, withholding the results of students in 13 states that are owing the Council.
The Head of Nigerian Office, Mr Charles Eguridu
who disclosed this at its Yaba Office said:”Out
of 1,593,442 candidates who sat for the
examinations, only 616,370 candidates,
representing 38.68% obtained credits in five
subjects and above including English Language
and Mathematics.
Justifying the slight improvement in the results
from previous years, Eguridu said that in 2013, a
total candidates who obtained five credits in
English and Mathematics were 639,760
representing 38.30 per cent.
He said, in 2014, 529,425 representing 31.28 per
cent obtained five credits in English and
Mathematics. .
Meanwhile, Eguridu said that 6 states among the
19 states that are owing the Council have paid
their debt, left with 13 states.
The HNO who refused to disclosed the names of
indebted states explained that he would not want
politicians to hijacked the situation against their
opponents. He, however noted that if any of the
states that are owing can get an advanced
payment guarantee from any reputable banks,
students results in such states will be released.
His words: ” I alerted the nation on the
challenges which the Council was facing in
Nigeria as a result of this indebtedness, and its
adverse effects on our operations. I had stated
then that the Council may be constrained from
releasing the results of government-sponsored
candidates of the affected states.
Cross section of candidates during an exam
“After my pronouncement, a few of the debtor
states responded by paying their debts fully or
partially; while a few others made promises,
indicating their willingness to pay as soon as
they are able to do so. Others have not made
any efforts in addressing the matter.
“After reviewing the situation, the Council has
decided that the results of government-
sponsored candidates of indebted states would
be released if such states endeavour to produce
bank guarantees, so that the Council will be
assured that the fees will be paid. This decision
is in appreciation of the general prevailing
economic challenges in the country, and in order
not to jeopardize the educational careers of the
candidates of the indebted states.”
He said that the results of 118,101 candidates,
representing 7.41% are being withheld in
connection with various cases of examination
malpractice. According to him, the cases of such
students are being investigated and reports of
the investigations will be presented to the
Nigerian Examinations Committee (NEC) of the
Council in due course for consideration.
Also, he noted that a total number of 109 blind
candidates registered for and sat the
examination. From this figure, 20 candidates,
representing 18.34% obtained credit in 5
subjects, including English Language and
Mathematics.
In the breakdown of results, Eguridu said: “A
total of 1,605,248 candidates registered for the
May/June 2015 WASSCE, out of which 1,593,442
candidates, consisting of 864,096 male and
729,346 female candidates sat the examination.
“Out of the total number of candidates who sat
the examination, 1,498,069 candidates,
representing 94.01% have their results fully
released, while 95,373 candidates, representing
5.99% have a few of their subjects still being
processed due to some errors mainly traceable
to the candidates and schools in the course of
registration or writing the examination.
” Such errors are being corrected by the Council
to enable the affected candidates get their
results fully processed and released
subsequently.
“Of the total number of candidates that sat the
examination, 758,849 candidates, representing
47.62% obtained six (6) credits and above;
949,862 candidates, representing 59.61%
obtained five (5) credits and above, while
1,114,988 candidates, representing 69.97 %
obtained credit and above in four (4) subjects. In
addition, 1,295,915 candidates, representing
78.81% obtained credit and above in three (3)
subjects, while 1,376,743 candidates,
representing 86.40% obtained credit and above in
two (2) subjects. However, a total of 616,370
candidates, representing 38.68%, obtained credit
in five (5) subjects and above, including English
Language and Mathematics.
“Candidates who sat the May/June 2015
WASSCE will be able to check the details of their
performance on the Council’s results website:
www.waecdirect.org within the next 24 hours,”
he said.has released the May/June 2015 WASSCE
results, withholding the results of students in 13
states that are owing the Council.
The Head of Nigerian Office, Mr Charles Eguridu
who disclosed this at its Yaba Office said:”Out
of 1,593,442 candidates who sat for the
examinations, only 616,370 candidates,
representing 38.68% obtained credits in five
subjects and above including English Language
and Mathematics.”
Justifying the slight improvement in the results
from previous years, Eguridu said that in 2013, a
total candidates who obtained five credits in
English and Mathematics were 639,760
representing 38.30 per cent.
He said, in 2014, 529,425 representing 31.28 per
cent obtained five credits in English and
Mathemstics.
Meanwhile, Eguridu said that 6 states among the
19 states that are owing the Council have paid
their debt, left with 13 states.
The HNO who refused to disclosed the names of
indebted states explained that he would not want
politicians to hijacked the situation against their
opponents. He, however noted that if any of the
states that are owing can get an advanced
payment guarantee from any reputable banks,
students results in such states will be released.
His words: ” I alerted the nation on the
challenges which the Council was facing in
Nigeria as a result of this indebtedness, and its
adverse effects on our operations. I had stated
then that the Council may be constrained from
releasing the results of government-sponsored
candidates of the affected states.
“After my pronouncement, a few of the debtor
states responded by paying their debts fully or
partially; while a few others made promises,
indicating their willingness to pay as soon as
they are able to do so. Others have not made
any efforts in addressing the matter.
“After reviewing the situation, the Council has
decided that the results of government-
sponsored candidates of indebted states would
be released if such states endeavour to produce
bank guarantees, so that the Council will be
assured that the fees will be paid. This decision
is in appreciation of the general prevailing
economic challenges in the country, and in order
not to jeopardize the educational careers of the
candidates of the indebted states.”
He said that the results of 118,101 candidates,
representing 7.41% are being withheld in
connection with various cases of examination
malpractice. According to him, the cases of such
students are being investigated and reports of
the investigations will be presented to the
Nigerian Examinations Committee (NEC) of the
Council in due course for consideration.
Also, he noted that a total number of 109 blind
candidates registered for and sat the
examination. From this figure, 20 candidates,
representing 18.34% obtained credit in 5
subjects, including English Language and
Mathematics.
In the brake down of results, Eguridu said: “A
total of 1,605,248 candidates registered for the
May/June 2015 WASSCE, out of which 1,593,442
candidates, consisting of 864,096 male and
729,346 female candidates sat the examination.
“Out of the total number of candidates who sat
the examination, 1,498,069 candidates,
representing 94.01% have their results fully
released, while 95,373 candidates, representing
5.99% have a few of their subjects still being
processed due to some errors mainly traceable
to the candidates and schools in the course of
registration or writing the examination.
” Such errors are being corrected by the Council
to enable the affected candidates get their
results fully processed and released
subsequently.
“Of the total number of candidates that sat the
examination, 758,849 candidates, representing
47.62% obtained six (6) credits and above;
949,862 candidates, representing 59.61%
obtained five (5) credits and above, while
1,114,988 candidates, representing 69.97 %
obtained credit and above in four (4) subjects. In
addition, 1,295,915 candidates, representing
78.81% obtained credit and above in three (3)
subjects, while 1,376,743 candidates,
representing 86.40% obtained credit and above in
two (2) subjects. However, a total of 616,370
candidates, representing 38.68%, obtained credit
in five (5) subjects and above, including English
Language and Mathematics.
“Candidates who sat the May/June 2015
WASSCE will be able to check the details of their
performance on the Council’s results website:
www.waecdirect.org within the next 24 hours,”
he said.
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC has released the May/June 2015 WASSCE results, withholding the results of students in 13 states that are owing the Council.
The Head of Nigerian Office, Mr Charles Eguridu
who disclosed this at its Yaba Office said:”Out
of 1,593,442 candidates who sat for the
examinations, only 616,370 candidates,
representing 38.68% obtained credits in five
subjects and above including English Language
and Mathematics.
Justifying the slight improvement in the results
from previous years, Eguridu said that in 2013, a
total candidates who obtained five credits in
English and Mathematics were 639,760
representing 38.30 per cent.
He said, in 2014, 529,425 representing 31.28 per
cent obtained five credits in English and
Mathematics. .
Meanwhile, Eguridu said that 6 states among the
19 states that are owing the Council have paid
their debt, left with 13 states.
The HNO who refused to disclosed the names of
indebted states explained that he would not want
politicians to hijacked the situation against their
opponents. He, however noted that if any of the
states that are owing can get an advanced
payment guarantee from any reputable banks,
students results in such states will be released.
His words: ” I alerted the nation on the
challenges which the Council was facing in
Nigeria as a result of this indebtedness, and its
adverse effects on our operations. I had stated
then that the Council may be constrained from
releasing the results of government-sponsored
candidates of the affected states.
Cross section of candidates during an exam
“After my pronouncement, a few of the debtor
states responded by paying their debts fully or
partially; while a few others made promises,
indicating their willingness to pay as soon as
they are able to do so. Others have not made
any efforts in addressing the matter.
“After reviewing the situation, the Council has
decided that the results of government-
sponsored candidates of indebted states would
be released if such states endeavour to produce
bank guarantees, so that the Council will be
assured that the fees will be paid. This decision
is in appreciation of the general prevailing
economic challenges in the country, and in order
not to jeopardize the educational careers of the
candidates of the indebted states.”
He said that the results of 118,101 candidates,
representing 7.41% are being withheld in
connection with various cases of examination
malpractice. According to him, the cases of such
students are being investigated and reports of
the investigations will be presented to the
Nigerian Examinations Committee (NEC) of the
Council in due course for consideration.
Also, he noted that a total number of 109 blind
candidates registered for and sat the
examination. From this figure, 20 candidates,
representing 18.34% obtained credit in 5
subjects, including English Language and
Mathematics.
In the breakdown of results, Eguridu said: “A
total of 1,605,248 candidates registered for the
May/June 2015 WASSCE, out of which 1,593,442
candidates, consisting of 864,096 male and
729,346 female candidates sat the examination.
“Out of the total number of candidates who sat
the examination, 1,498,069 candidates,
representing 94.01% have their results fully
released, while 95,373 candidates, representing
5.99% have a few of their subjects still being
processed due to some errors mainly traceable
to the candidates and schools in the course of
registration or writing the examination.
” Such errors are being corrected by the Council
to enable the affected candidates get their
results fully processed and released
subsequently.
“Of the total number of candidates that sat the
examination, 758,849 candidates, representing
47.62% obtained six (6) credits and above;
949,862 candidates, representing 59.61%
obtained five (5) credits and above, while
1,114,988 candidates, representing 69.97 %
obtained credit and above in four (4) subjects. In
addition, 1,295,915 candidates, representing
78.81% obtained credit and above in three (3)
subjects, while 1,376,743 candidates,
representing 86.40% obtained credit and above in
two (2) subjects. However, a total of 616,370
candidates, representing 38.68%, obtained credit
in five (5) subjects and above, including English
Language and Mathematics.
“Candidates who sat the May/June 2015
WASSCE will be able to check the details of their
performance on the Council’s results website:
www.waecdirect.org within the next 24 hours,”
he said.has released the May/June 2015 WASSCE
results, withholding the results of students in 13
states that are owing the Council.
The Head of Nigerian Office, Mr Charles Eguridu
who disclosed this at its Yaba Office said:”Out
of 1,593,442 candidates who sat for the
examinations, only 616,370 candidates,
representing 38.68% obtained credits in five
subjects and above including English Language
and Mathematics.”
Justifying the slight improvement in the results
from previous years, Eguridu said that in 2013, a
total candidates who obtained five credits in
English and Mathematics were 639,760
representing 38.30 per cent.
He said, in 2014, 529,425 representing 31.28 per
cent obtained five credits in English and
Mathemstics.
Meanwhile, Eguridu said that 6 states among the
19 states that are owing the Council have paid
their debt, left with 13 states.
The HNO who refused to disclosed the names of
indebted states explained that he would not want
politicians to hijacked the situation against their
opponents. He, however noted that if any of the
states that are owing can get an advanced
payment guarantee from any reputable banks,
students results in such states will be released.
His words: ” I alerted the nation on the
challenges which the Council was facing in
Nigeria as a result of this indebtedness, and its
adverse effects on our operations. I had stated
then that the Council may be constrained from
releasing the results of government-sponsored
candidates of the affected states.
“After my pronouncement, a few of the debtor
states responded by paying their debts fully or
partially; while a few others made promises,
indicating their willingness to pay as soon as
they are able to do so. Others have not made
any efforts in addressing the matter.
“After reviewing the situation, the Council has
decided that the results of government-
sponsored candidates of indebted states would
be released if such states endeavour to produce
bank guarantees, so that the Council will be
assured that the fees will be paid. This decision
is in appreciation of the general prevailing
economic challenges in the country, and in order
not to jeopardize the educational careers of the
candidates of the indebted states.”
He said that the results of 118,101 candidates,
representing 7.41% are being withheld in
connection with various cases of examination
malpractice. According to him, the cases of such
students are being investigated and reports of
the investigations will be presented to the
Nigerian Examinations Committee (NEC) of the
Council in due course for consideration.
Also, he noted that a total number of 109 blind
candidates registered for and sat the
examination. From this figure, 20 candidates,
representing 18.34% obtained credit in 5
subjects, including English Language and
Mathematics.
In the brake down of results, Eguridu said: “A
total of 1,605,248 candidates registered for the
May/June 2015 WASSCE, out of which 1,593,442
candidates, consisting of 864,096 male and
729,346 female candidates sat the examination.
“Out of the total number of candidates who sat
the examination, 1,498,069 candidates,
representing 94.01% have their results fully
released, while 95,373 candidates, representing
5.99% have a few of their subjects still being
processed due to some errors mainly traceable
to the candidates and schools in the course of
registration or writing the examination.
” Such errors are being corrected by the Council
to enable the affected candidates get their
results fully processed and released
subsequently.
“Of the total number of candidates that sat the
examination, 758,849 candidates, representing
47.62% obtained six (6) credits and above;
949,862 candidates, representing 59.61%
obtained five (5) credits and above, while
1,114,988 candidates, representing 69.97 %
obtained credit and above in four (4) subjects. In
addition, 1,295,915 candidates, representing
78.81% obtained credit and above in three (3)
subjects, while 1,376,743 candidates,
representing 86.40% obtained credit and above in
two (2) subjects. However, a total of 616,370
candidates, representing 38.68%, obtained credit
in five (5) subjects and above, including English
Language and Mathematics.
“Candidates who sat the May/June 2015
WASSCE will be able to check the details of their
performance on the Council’s results website:
www.waecdirect.org within the next 24 hours,”
he said.
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