WAEC Committee Backs Dangut-Led Management, Reaffirms Confidence Amid Union Engagements

The Acting Head of Public Affairs of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Moyosola F. Adesina, has disclosed that the Administrative and Finance Committee of the Council has reaffirmed its confidence in the leadership of the Nigeria National Office under the Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut.
The endorsement followed the Committee’s 240th Meeting held in Ibadan, where members reviewed the Council’s operations amid ongoing union engagements and commended the management for maintaining stability across the organisation.
In a statement signed by Adesina on Wednesday in Lagos, the Committee applauded Dr. Dangut and his management team for their exemplary leadership, operational efficiency, and institutional discipline, especially in ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted conduct of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2026.
The Committee, described as WAEC’s highest advisory body on administrative and financial matters in Nigeria, observed that despite recent union-related concerns, the Nigeria National Office has continued to exhibit professionalism, strategic coordination, and commitment to the Council’s core mandate.
It further noted that the management’s handling of administrative responsibilities and staff engagement reflected institutional maturity and responsiveness capable of sustaining stakeholders’ confidence nationwide.
In what observers described as a strong endorsement of the current administration, the Committee passed a formal vote of confidence in Dr. Dangut and his team, reaffirming support for the leadership and expressing confidence in its ability to continue advancing the Council’s mandate effectively.
The Committee also warned against actions capable of undermining WAEC’s institutional reputation and integrity, while assuring candidates, parents, ministries of education, and other stakeholders that the Council’s operations across the country remain stable, seamless, and fully on course.
It reiterated WAEC’s commitment to transparency, staff welfare, and the promotion of a peaceful and productive working environment.