The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has launched a sensitization campaign in Lagos ahead of the 2026 full rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The initiative aims to familiarize students, parents, and schools with the upcoming digital format of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The Head of the National Office for WAEC in Nigeria, Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, reassured candidates, saying, “Whether a candidate is offshore or onshore, in the UK or anywhere, as long as they are registered, they will write this exam.
"CBUS is the way to go. It’s the future of exams.”
Addressing concerns about subject changes in the new system, Dr. Dangut explained, “Some subjects have been modified in name only.
"The content, syllabus, and questions remain the same. Let nobody be disturbed.”
The Deputy Director of Finance and Expenditure at WAEC, Alhaja Sidikat Malik, highlighted the benefits of the shift to digital exams, noting, “The full deployment of computer-based exams will reduce fraud, ensure timeliness, and improve overall candidate performance.
"Parents should be reassured—all modalities are in place, and the federal government fully supports this initiative.”
The sensitization campaign will continue across Nigeria to prepare candidates for the full transition, ensuring that students from all regions, including remote areas, are equipped to take the exam confidently and digitally.
WAEC emphasized that the move to CBT will not disadvantage any student and is part of its commitment to advancing education through technology.
