The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed that **38.5 percent** of candidates who sat for the latest examination failed to obtain credit passes in five key subjects, raising fresh concerns about academic performance in Nigeria.
CDA News Nigeria reports that the examination body released the results, showing that while many candidates met the minimum requirements for higher education, a significant number fell short of securing the required credits in the core subjects.
CDA News gathered from the report that education stakeholders have attributed the outcome to factors including inadequate preparation, poor learning facilities, examination anxiety, and gaps in teaching quality.
Experts have urged governments, school administrators, parents, and teachers to strengthen support for students through improved classroom instruction, access to learning materials, and regular academic assessments.
The latest results have renewed discussions on the need for sustained investment in the education sector to improve students’ performance in future examinations. Stakeholders also called for policies that promote quality teaching and effective learning across public and private schools.
WAEC encouraged candidates to check their results through its official platforms and advised schools to continue working toward higher academic standards.
38.5% of Candidates Miss Credits in Five Core Subjects as WAEC Releases Results
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