WAEC Names Dr Amos Dangut as New Registrar and CEO

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Dr Amos Josiah Dangut as its new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026, for a five-year tenure ending in September 2031. The announcement was made by Demianus G.

Ojijeogu, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC Headquarters in Accra, Ghana. Dr Dangut, who is the 14th Registrar of WAEC, succeeds Alhaji Pateh Bah of The Gambia.

His appointment was ratified during the Council's 74th Annual Meeting in March 2026. Prior to this role, he led the National Office from October 2023 to September 2026 and has been with WAEC since 1998, holding various positions including examiner, Deputy Registrar, and Head of National Office.

Dr Dangut holds multiple academic qualifications and has overseen significant technological advancements at WAEC, including the rollout of Computer-Based WASSCE and the launch of a Digital Electronic Marking System. He has also served on various educational boards and received multiple recognitions for his contributions to education.