WAEC Names Suleiman Kum as New Nigeria National Office Head

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) appointed Mr. Suleiman Danlami Kum as the Head of the Nigeria National Office, succeeding Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, who has been promoted to Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of WAEC. The announcement was made by Moyosola Adesina, WAEC Head of Public Affairs.

Suleiman Kum, from Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, previously served as Deputy Registrar in the HNO’s Office. Born on October 16, 1970, in Minna, Niger State, he completed his secondary education at Baptist High School, Jos, and earned a Bachelor of Agriculture from the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, in 1992.

Kum also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and is pursuing a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Planning. His career at WAEC began in 1998, and he has held various positions, including Senior Deputy Registrar and Director of Administration, demonstrating extensive knowledge in test development and examination security.