
The Digest:
The release of the 2025 WASSCE results has sparked widespread concern, with parents, teachers, and student bodies attributing the poor outcomes to systemic failures. The results revealed a significant drop in performance, with only 38.32% of candidates passing.
Key Points:
- Only 38.32% of candidates achieved the required credits.
- Parent Oluchi Kalu cites power outages as a key factor for the poor results.
- NUT blames examination malpractice, late exams, and poor conditions.
- NANS highlights technical issues and emotional exhaustion during exams.
- NAPTAN calls for better teacher training and school facilities.
- Teachers' welfare needs urgent attention to improve results.
- The education system’s issues stem from historical neglect and underinvestment.
The poor WASSCE results underline urgent reforms needed in Nigeria’s education system, from teacher welfare to infrastructure. A collective effort is required to ensure that students are adequately prepared and supported.
Sources: Vanguard News, PUNCH, WAEC