June 8, 2026
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The West African Examinations Council has attributed delays in the conduct of some papers in the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination to a fatal road accident that killed three of its officials, alongside security and logistical challenges.
WAEC disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, following widespread complaints over the late commencement of some examination papers in several centres across the country.
According to the council, the three officials died on Wednesday in a road accident along the Gombe-Yola highway while transporting sensitive examination materials across states. The accident disrupted the distribution schedule and contributed significantly to delays experienced at affected centres.
