Adedokun Waliyu 
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.
The announcement marks the end of weeks of anticipation by thousands of candidates across Nigeria who participated in the examination conducted earlier this year.
According to WAEC, candidates can access their results through the council’s official online result-checking portal using their examination numbers and result-checking pins.
The examination body stated that the release of the results followed the completion of marking, collation, and processing of scripts from centres across the country.
WAEC also advised candidates to verify their results only through official channels and to avoid fraudsters who may attempt to exploit the release of the examination results.
The council reiterated its commitment to maintaining the integrity and credibility of its examinations, noting that measures were put in place to detect examination malpractice and ensure fairness in the assessment process.
Candidates who encounter difficulties in accessing their results were encouraged to follow the guidelines provided on WAEC’s official platforms or seek assistance through approved support channels.
The release of the WASSCE results is a crucial milestone for candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions within and outside Nigeria.
Education stakeholders have urged candidates to remain calm while checking their results and to focus on their next academic or career steps regardless of the outcome.
Parents, teachers, and school administrators have also welcomed the release, expressing hope that the results will reflect the efforts invested by students and educators during the academic session.
