FG debunks rumours of 2025 WAEC cancellation
WAEC
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Federal Ministry of Education has firmly denied a false report circulating online that suggests the cancellation of the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Examinations due to widespread cheating.
The Ministry has explicitly distanced itself from what it describes as “fake news,” reassuring the public that this information is completely fabricated.
In a remark signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry stated that the 2025 WAEC Examinations have been successfully completed.
It acknowledged that there were only a few isolated cases of malpractice, which were swiftly addressed by the appropriate authorities.
The Ministry also provided an update on the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) Examinations, stating they are progressing smoothly with no reported cases of examination malpractice as of the release of their statement.
Furthermore, the Federal Ministry of Education confirmed that it has not received any official communication or report from WAEC, NECO, or any other examination body concerning widespread malpractice in either examination.
The statement notes, “The attention of the Federal Ministry of Education has been drawn to a false and misleading statement circulating online, alleging the cancellation of the 2025 WAEC Examinations due to widespread examination malpractice.
“The Ministry wishes to categorically disassociate itself from this fake news and clarify the following:
“The 2025 WAEC Examinations have been successfully concluded, with only a few isolated incidents of malpractice reported, all of which were promptly addressed by the relevant authorities.
“The ongoing NECO Examinations are progressing smoothly, and as of this release, no cases of examination malpractice have been reported.
“The Federal Ministry of Education has not received any official communication or report from WAEC, NECO, or any examination body regarding widespread malpractice in either of the examinations.
“The Ministry therefore urges students, parents, school administrators, and the general public to disregard the fake press release currently in circulation. It is entirely fabricated, misleading, and intended to cause unnecessary panic and confusion.”
