WAEC Cites Crash and Insecurity for Exam Delays

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) announced that delays in conducting the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination were due to a fatal road accident and ongoing security challenges. The accident, which occurred on June 3, 2026, involved a truck and resulted in the deaths of three WAEC officials who were transporting sensitive examination materials.

This incident significantly disrupted the distribution schedule of exam materials, leading to delays in the commencement of examinations, particularly affecting centers in Oyo, Lagos, and Osun states. As a result, candidates had to complete their mathematics and agricultural science papers late into the evening, using torchlights and solar-powered lamps.

WAEC's preliminary investigation indicated that the delays were compounded by security issues, including protests related to the abduction of schoolchildren, which further hampered the distribution of examination materials. Despite these challenges, WAEC assured the public that measures were in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the remaining examinations scheduled to end on June 19, 2026.