More female candidates pass Maths, English Language...in 2019 WASSCE for private candidates

9-Second Series has shown that more female candidates passed the two main subjects – Mathematics and English Language than their male counterparts.According to the statistics presented by the Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, Mr Olu Adenipekun, in Lagos: “The analysis of the statistics of the performance of candidates shows that out of the 94,884 candidates that sat for the examination, 49,679 candidates representing 52.

“Nine Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty-Seven candidates were reported to have been involved in one form of examination malpractice or the other. This number represents 9.74% of the total candidature for the examination. Their cases will be presented to the appropriate Committee of Council and the decision of the Council on their cases will be communicated to the affected candidates within the shortest possible time,” Adenipekun said.

Speaking on how adequate preparation for special needs candidate were made, the WAEC boss said, “I also wish to report that a total of One Hundred and Ten candidates with varying degrees of special needs registered for the examination. Out of this number, Thirty Eight were visually challenged; Fifteen had impaired hearing; Twelve had low vision; Three were spastic cum mentally challenged, and Eight were physically challenged.

“ All these candidates with special needs were adequately provided for in the administration of the examination. The results of these candidates have been fully processed and released along with those of other candidates. “ Mr Adenipekun while noting that the body has perfected its electronic certificate management system, an online portal that enables private candidates collect their certificates, asked the candidates that sat for 2019 WASSCE to visit the council’s website www.waecdirect.org for their results.All rights reserved.

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