WAEC Appoints Suleiman Kum as Nigeria Office Head

The West African Examinations Council has appointed Suleiman Kum, aged 56, as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office, succeeding Dr Amos Dangut, whose tenure ended on October 1, 2026. Kum previously served as the Deputy Registrar in the HNO’s office and was the Senior Deputy Registrar for Test Administration until August 2026.

He joined WAEC on July 17, 1998, as Assistant Registrar II and has held various significant roles, including Deputy Registrar/Head of Security Printing and Zonal Coordinator in multiple locations. Moyosola Adesina, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC Nigeria, described Kum as a seasoned test developer and administrator, highlighting his innovations in examination security and technology, such as implementing facial-recognition biometric devices.

Kum, from Plateau State, holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and is pursuing a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Planning at the National Open University of Nigeria.