The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has refuted a viral message purportedly sent by the Council as to the cancellation of the English language examinations conducted on Wednesday 28th May 2025. The Council stated that such a message dated Friday 30th May did not emanate from it and should be disregarded by students and all members of the public.
The press release of ag. Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Nigeria, Moyosola Adesina today 3rd June 2025 declared: ‘The management of the West African Examinations Council would like to state that the press release being circulated did not emanate from the Council. The said examination has not been cancelled.’
‘Although the source of that information cannot be ascertained yet, the Council is certain that the false claim is being peddled by mischief-makers who are bent on bringing the Council to disrepute to cause confusion and panic for candidates who sat the examination. The Council would like to use this avenue to inform the general public and all stakeholders that pieces of information from the Council are disseminated via our official and verified social media handles, as well as accredited media platforms across the country.’
‘In the same vein, all press releases are issued and signed by the Public Affairs Department of the Council on behalf of the Head of National Office. Once again, we thank all stakeholders for the confidence reposed in us for the seventy-three (73) years of conducting examinations, and we promise to always seek innovative ways to render quality services to the Nigerian child’, Adesina concluded.