The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially launched its Digital Certificate Services System, named WAEC DigiCert, which will be implemented across five member countries: Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This innovative platform allows candidates and stakeholders to access, request, confirm, or share digital versions of their original certificates via a mobile and web-based application. The announcement was made by WAEC's Head of Public Affairs, Demianus Ojijeogu, highlighting the organization's commitment to enhancing certificate management in the region.

Furthermore, the WAEC DigiCert system is designed to provide numerous benefits for users, including the ability to recover lost examination numbers, thereby simplifying the process of accessing examination records. The Council has assured users of the system's reliability and the authenticity of the digital certificates, emphasizing that these advancements should significantly improve the certificate verification process for educational institutions and employers alike.

The introduction of this digital service can potentially transform the way examination results and certificates are handled in participating West African countries, reducing the instances of fraudulent claims and lost documents. As WAEC continues to expand its digital offerings, stakeholders are optimistic about the positive impact on educational integrity and efficiency in the region.