The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2025 Second Series of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates, indicating a decline in overall performance compared to the previous year.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the results for the 2025 Second Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates. The results indicate a notable decline in overall candidate performance, with only 42.17% achieving credit passes in at least five subjects, including core subjects English Language and Mathematics. This marks an 11.47% decrease from 2024, where 53.64% had passed. The decline in performance underscores ongoing educational challenges faced by students in the region.
According to WAEC's Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, the drop in performance is concerning and reflects broader trends possibly exacerbated by factors such as learning disruptions and socioeconomic conditions in Nigeria. The 2025 results show a decrease over previous years as well, where only 44.29% of candidates passed the examination in 2023. This consistent downward trend raises questions about the quality of education and student preparedness in Nigeria.
Interestingly, the results also reveal a noteworthy trend with female candidates outperforming their male counterparts. This could suggest a growing shift in academic performance dynamics, where female students are increasingly achieving better results in examinations. The implications of this performance trend could influence future educational policies and the support provided to different demographics in the educational system.
