Suleiman Kum Appointed Head of WAEC Nigeria Office

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) appointed Mr. Suleiman Kum as the new Head of its Nigeria National Office (HNO). This announcement was made in a statement by Mrs. Moyosola Adesina, Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Nigeria.

Kum, who joined WAEC on July 17, 1998, as Assistant Registrar II, advanced to Senior Deputy Registrar in 2024. Prior to his current role, he served as Deputy Registrar in the Office of the HNO and held various positions, including Director of Administration and Zonal Coordinator in Port Harcourt and Ikeja.

His tenure included significant contributions to examination security and administration, such as pioneering Variable Data Printing and introducing facial recognition biometric devices. Kum takes over from Amos Dangut, who became the Registrar and CEO of WAEC on October 1, 2026, for a five-year term.

Kum was born on October 16, 1970, in Minna, Niger State, and has received numerous accolades for his work within WAEC.