WASSCE results: Only 38.32% of candidates passed English, Maths
*It shows system’s failure — NUT *Papers written under terrible condition — NANS *Many factors responsible — NAPTAN THE West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, results were released yesterday, with only 38.32% of candidates passing English and mathematics. •While 1,969,313 candidates sat for the examination, only 754,545 candidates passed the two key papers at credit level. In the 2024 WASSCE, 72.12% of candidates obtained credits and above in a minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. This year’s results showed a significant decline in performance, with only 38.32% of candidates achieving the same feat. Meanwhile, a total of 1,973,365 candidates from 23,554 recognised secondary schools across Nigeria registered for the major examination. •Of these, 1,969,313 candidates actually sat for the examination. •Notably, the examination was not limited to Nigeria, as candidates from schools in Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, and...