Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has reaffirmed commitment of the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, educational excellence, and zero tolerance for examination malpractice, while speaking on the statistical analysis of the 2025 WAEC results recently released.
According to official statistics from WAEC, the percentage of candidates who obtained five credits with or without English Language and Mathematics rose to 91.14% in 2025, compared to 73.79% in 2024 and 84.38% in 2023. However, candidates securing five credits including English Language and Mathematics stood at 62.96% in 2025, down from 72.12% in 2024 and 79.81% in 2023.
Reiterating the Federal Government’s zero-tolerance policy towards examination malpractice, Dr. Alausa highlighted the consistent decline in malpractice rates over the past three years—from 16.29% in 2023 to 11.92% in 2024, and 9.70% in 2025. He attributed this progress to robust anti-malpractice measures introduced by WAEC, including the serialization of question papers in key subjects such as English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and Economics.
This was contained in the statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade , the Minister emphasized the government’s resolve to build 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 crucial to ensuring that our examinations remain credible and flawless,” he said.
In a further reform, the Ministry will roll out Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO objective papers in 2025, and for both essay and objective papers in 2026. This step is aimed at enhancing efficiency, curbing malpractice, and aligning Nigeria’s examination system with global best practices.
Dr. Alausa called on all stakeholders, including parents, guardians, teachers, and community leaders, to support students, encourage discipline, and create enabling environments for learning. “Let us work together to ensure that every hardworking child has the opportunity to succeed,” he urged.
