The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked viral online claims alleging the cancellation of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
In an official press release issued on Sunday, July 20, the ministry described the reports as “false and misleading” and urged the public to disregard them.
The false information, shared as an “urgent notice” and allegedly signed by a “Dr. Aisha Lawal,” claimed that the 2025 WASSCE had been canceled nationwide due to widespread examination malpractice, including major question leakages occurring up to 72 hours before exams.
However, the ministry clarified that the 2025 WAEC exams were “successfully concluded,” with only a few isolated incidents of malpractice that were promptly addressed. It added that the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) exams are proceeding without any reported irregularities.
“The Federal Ministry of Education has not received any official communication from WAEC, NECO, or any examination body indicating widespread malpractice,” the statement read.
The ministry advised students, parents, and school officials to rely solely on verified sources—such as the ministry’s official website (www.education.gov.ng), WAEC (www.waecnigeria.org), and NECO (www.neco.gov.ng)—for accurate updates.
It further emphasized its commitment to maintaining the credibility of national examinations and warned that individuals found spreading false information would face investigation and possible prosecution.
