Ondo State Government Demands Release of Withheld 2024 WAEC Results

The Ondo State Government has expressed serious concern and disappointment over the withholding of West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for some students from the 2024 session. This issue has arisen despite the state government having fulfilled all necessary registration fee payments.

According to reports, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has yet to release results for certain public secondary school students from Ondo State. This decision has left many students in a precarious position as they await admission into tertiary institutions.

Mr. Olaolu Akindolire, the Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, voiced his dismay at the development. He emphasized that WAEC has not provided any explanation for the delay in releasing the results. In a statement issued by Olaoluwa Meshack, the Ministry’s Head of Information and Media, Akindolire stressed that all registration fees were duly paid by the state government, questioning why the results are still withheld.

Akindolire warned that this delay could significantly hinder the affected students' chances of securing admission into higher education institutions across Nigeria. He urged WAEC to expedite the release of the results, highlighting the potential negative impact on students' academic futures.

The Commissioner reaffirmed the state government's strict policy against examination malpractices and called on WAEC to conduct any necessary verifications to ensure that students are not unfairly penalized. He assured affected students and their families that WAEC, as a reputable examination body, would resolve the issue and release the results promptly.

The Ondo State Government's call for immediate action from WAEC underscores the critical nature of timely result processing, especially during the peak period of university admissions.