WAEC Releases 2024 WASSCE Results, 73.79% of Candidates Achieve Five Credits and Above

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.

The announcement was made on Monday, August 12, 2024, through WAEC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account and during a press briefing held in Lagos.

According to Amos Dangut, the Head of WAEC’s Nigeria National Office, a total of 1,805,216 candidates sat for the examination in Nigeria.

Out of these, 1,685,889 candidates, representing 93.39%, have had their results fully processed and released.

However, 119,327 candidates, making up 6.61%, have their results still being processed due to various issues.

In his detailed analysis of the candidates’ performance, Dangut revealed that 1,332,089 candidates, or 73.79%, obtained credit passes and above in a minimum of five subjects.

This includes passes in subjects such as English Language and Mathematics, though the statistics account for those with or without these crucial subjects.

“The performance this year has been commendable, with a significant majority of the students meeting the basic requirements for higher education and other future endeavors,” Dangut stated during the press conference.

The WAEC official also provided guidance on how candidates can check their results. Those who sat for the examination can access their results online by using the “Result Checker PIN and Serial Number” provided on the Smart Identity Cards issued during the examination.

This process allows for quick and easy access to their scores from the comfort of their homes.

Furthermore, Dangut assured that the hard copies of certificates for candidates whose results have been fully processed will be ready within the next 90 days.

“We are committed to ensuring that the certificates are made available in the shortest possible time to facilitate the next steps in the academic or career journeys of these young candidates,” he said.

The release of the 2024 WASSCE results marks a crucial milestone for millions of students across West Africa who rely on these results to progress into higher education or various professional fields.

The impressive performance, with nearly three-quarters of candidates achieving five credits or more, underscores the continued importance of the WASSCE as a gateway to future opportunities.

Candidates and their families are encouraged to promptly check their results and begin preparing for the next stages of their educational or career paths.

The availability of certificates within 90 days also provides a clear timeline for those planning to use their results for immediate applications to universities, colleges, or job opportunities.