The West African Examinations Council has appointed Suleiman Danlami Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office, replacing Amos Josiah Dangut.
WAEC announced the appointment in a statement issued Sunday by its Public Affairs Department in Lagos.
Kum, born 16th October, 1970, in Minna, Niger State, is from Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
He studied Animal Production at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, where he earned a Bachelor of Agriculture degree in 1992.
He later obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Open University of Nigeria in 2025 and is completing a master's degree in Educational Administration and Planning.
Kum joined WAEC on 17th July, 1998, as Assistant Registrar II and rose through the ranks to become Senior Deputy Registrar in 2024.
Before his appointment, he served as Deputy Registrar in the Head of National Office's office.
WAEC described Kum as a “seasoned Test Developer, Administrator, and Executive” with experience in test development, examination security, test administration and management of branch and zonal offices.
The council said he has led several administrative and technology projects, including the use of facial recognition biometric devices for attendance and the delivery of Achievement Tests through computer-based examinations.
WAEC said Kum has demonstrated “integrity, diligence, innovation, and a strong commitment to service” throughout his career.
He has also attended international and national training programs, published academic and professional works and presented papers at conferences.
Kum is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management.
He is married with children and enjoys traveling, swimming, reading and watching movies.
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