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“The delay was caused by a combination of logistical and operational challenges,” the council stated.
WAEC said a devastating motor accident on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, tragically claimed the lives of three of its personnel who were transporting sensitive examination materials interstate.
“This heartbreaking loss, coupled with prevailing regional security challenges, severely compromised our distribution schedule, which inadvertently led to the delayed start times,” WAEC said.
The council said its staff worked around the clock to deploy emergency contingency measures to ensure the examination could still be conducted in the affected areas.
WAEC also cited issues related to finalising the mode of examination conduct and the subsequent late registration of candidates, which affected the timely preparation of examination materials.
Security challenges that led to mass protests against the abduction of school children also affected the timely distribution of examination materials despite the council’s best efforts, WAEC said.
The council assured the public that it has put modalities in place to ensure the rest of the examination is conducted hitch-free, as observed during the examination on Friday, June 5, 2026.
WAEC noted the support of its stakeholders, including federal and state ministries of education, the Nigeria Police and other security agencies.
“WAEC remains unwavering in its commitment to maintaining the academic credibility and administrative integrity for which it is widely reputed,” the statement read.
— WAEC NIGERIA (@waecnigeria) June 8, 2026
