A new date, August 16, 2021, to September 30, 2021, has been announced by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) for the commencement of the 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
This was made known in a statement issued by the Ag. Head, Public Affairs, WAEC Nigeria, Demianus G. Ojijeogu, anipr.
In the statement, Ojijeogu explained that Mr. Patrick Areghan, the Head of Nigeria National Office was misquoted when he said that WASSCE was postponed during a press briefing on Tuesday, in an attempt to announce the results for private candidates in the first series.
According to the statement, Ojijeogu stated that “The attention of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria has been drawn to publications in some national dailies and online media, to the effect that WAEC has postponed the May/June 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This information was allegedly given by the Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, Mr. Patrick Areghan, at a Press Briefing to announce the release of results of WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2021 – First Series on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
He said “We wish to categorically state that the Head of National Office was quoted out of context, adding that, “The Head of National Office had in his address during the Press Briefing stated as follows:
“Let me also use this opportunity to dispel rumors being peddled about by some people regarding the conduct of WASSCE for School Candidates, 2021. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still very much felt in the education sector. The academic calendar has been distorted. It will, therefore, not be possible to have the examination in May/June this year. A convenient International Timetable
He also said for the conduct of the examination will soon be released, stating that, “The arrangement is in line with the current academic calendar and was done in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education.
He said, “Consequently, the Council wishes to inform schools, candidates, and the general public that the examination will hold from August 16, 2021, to September 30, 2021. The International timetable for the conduct of the examination will be released in due course, while also advised stakeholders to be guided.
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