The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, CON, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, educational excellence, and zero tolerance for examination malpractice, while reviewing the statistical analysis of the recently released 2025 WAEC results.
Official WAEC statistics show that the percentage of candidates who obtained five credits (with or without English Language and Mathematics) increased to 91.14% in 2025, up from 73.79% in 2024 and 84.38% in 2023. However, the percentage of candidates who achieved five credits including English Language and Mathematics dropped to 62.96% in 2025, compared to 72.12% in 2024 and 79.81% in 2023.
Dr. Alausa also noted a steady decline in examination malpractice over the past three years — from 16.29% in 2023 to 11.92% in 2024, and 9.70% in 2025. He credited this improvement to WAEC’s strengthened anti-malpractice measures, including the serialization of question papers in key subjects like English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and Economics.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s focus on building human capacity through continuous teacher training and support. “We are committed to producing smart, competent teachers to better prepare our students for academic success. This is key to ensuring that our examinations remain credible and flawless,” the Minister stated.
As part of examination reforms, the Ministry will introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO objective papers in 2025, and extend it to both essay and objective papers in 2026. This move aims to boost efficiency, curb malpractice, and align Nigeria’s examination system with global best practices.
Dr. Alausa urged all stakeholders — parents, guardians, teachers, and community leaders — to work together in supporting students, instilling discipline, and fostering conducive learning environments. “Let us work together to ensure that every hardworking child has the opportunity to succeed,” he appealed.
Elijah Adeyemi
