Over 500,000 Nigerian Students Fail English and Mathematics in 2024 WASSCE
This trend raises additional concerns about the integrity and effectiveness of the current educational system.
Binye-lum 
The 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results have revealed that 503,275 candidates were unable to pass English Language and Mathematics. This alarming figure underscores a growing concern about the quality of education and student preparedness in Nigeria.
Amos Dangut, the Head of WAEC's Nigeria Office, noted that only 72.12% of the 1.8 million students who took the examination obtained credits in at least five subjects, including English and Mathematics. This marks a significant 7.69% decline in performance compared to the previous year.
Furthermore, WAEC withheld the results of 215,267 candidates due to various reported cases of examination malpractice, representing 11.92% of the total candidates. This trend raises additional concerns about the integrity and effectiveness of the current educational system.
