Sokoto State Government and WAEC Review 2026 Exams

The Sokoto State Government and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) convened to review the conduct of the 2026 examinations, assess challenges, and discuss future strategies. Dr. Sanusi Aliyu Binji, Permanent Secretary of the Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, chaired the meeting and highlighted the government's commitment to educational development.

He noted that the administration of Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, FCNA, had covered examination fees for students, including WAEC fees for the 2026 examination year. Engr. I.

O. Omogbai, Deputy Director and representative of the WAEC Zonal Coordinator, praised the collaboration between WAEC and the state government. The meeting addressed several issues regarding the 2026 examinations, with stakeholders sharing observations and recommendations for improvement.

Abubakar Abdullahi, Director of Examination Matters, emphasized the importance of the meeting in enhancing collaboration among stakeholders. Notably, Sokoto State has not faced significant challenges in the conduct of the examinations thus far.