Nigerian Takes WAEC Helm Until 2031
Amos Josiah Dangut, a Nigerian career examiner, has taken office as the registrar of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), a regional body that sets and marks school-leaving exams for five English-speaking West African countries. Dangut succeeds Alhaji Pateh Bah of The Gambia and will serve a five-year term until September 2031. The WAEC exam is a crucial entry requirement for universities across the region, with nearly two million students sitting the exam in Nigeria this year.
Neutral
Dangut's appointment marks a change in leadership for WAEC, which has been responsible for setting and marking exams for millions of students across West Africa. The WAEC exam is a critical component of the region's education system, with universities in Britain, North America, and Europe relying on the exam's integrity. The appointment is set to be closely watched by education stakeholders across the region.
Positive
Dangut's experience as a career examiner and his leadership of WAEC's Nigeria National Office are seen as positives for the region's education system. His appointment also highlights the importance of the WAEC exam in facilitating access to higher education for students across West Africa. The National Association of Nigerian Students has welcomed the appointment, indicating a positive response from the student community.
Negative
The appointment has been met with some criticism, with an education group threatening to take WAEC to court over the exam's credibility. The dispute highlights the high stakes surrounding the WAEC exam and the need for transparency and accountability in the education system. The appointment also raises questions about the potential impact on the exam's integrity and the region's education system.
- Amos Josiah Dangut has taken office as the registrar of WAEC, succeeding Alhaji Pateh Bah of The Gambia.
- Dangut will serve a five-year term until September 2031, overseeing the WAEC exam for millions of students across West Africa.
- The WAEC exam is a critical entry requirement for universities across the region, with nearly two million students sitting the exam in Nigeria this year.
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