The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 first series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates, recording a slight improvement in overall performance.
In a statement issued on Friday from the council’s headquarters in Yaba, Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola F. Adesina, confirmed that the examination was conducted across 166 centres nationwide between January 28 and February 14.
Adesina disclosed that 10,480 candidates participated in the exercise, with 3,429 candidates, representing 32.72 per cent, obtaining credits and above in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
She noted that the performance reflects a 5.76 per cent increase compared to the 26.96 per cent pass rate recorded in the 2025 first series.
The council also reported that 43 candidates with special needs took part in the examination, adding that necessary support was provided for 11 visually impaired candidates, four with hearing impairments, and four albinos during the process.
According to the statement, 8,418 candidates, representing 80.32 per cent, have had their results fully processed.
However, 2,062 candidates still have some subjects pending due to errors attributed to them.
WAEC further revealed that 75 candidates, accounting for 0.72 per cent of the total number, had their results withheld over alleged examination malpractice.
Adesina noted,”The cases are being investigated and reports of the investigations will be presented to the appropriate Committee of the Council for determination. The Committee’s decisions will be communicated directly to the affected candidates, thereafter.”
The council urged candidates to check their results via its official website and access digital copies of their certificates, which have been released alongside the results.
Adesina added.”The results are a testament to the dedication and hard work of our staff and examiners. We wish all the candidates the best in their future endeavours.”
The council added that coordination and marking of scripts were carried out in Lagos, Enugu, and Kaduna, where 608 examiners took part in the process between February 26 and March 13.
