WAEC Backs Dr Amos Dangut Amid Union Crisis, Says 2026 WASSCE Remains Uninterrupted

Fresh tension within the West African Examinations Council has taken a new turn after the council’s Administrative and Finance Committee openly backed the leadership of Amos Dangut despite mounting pressure from workers’ unions demanding his removal.

The committee, regarded as WAEC Nigeria’s highest advisory body on administrative and financial matters, passed a strong vote of confidence in Dangut following its 240th meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Members of the committee commended the Head of National Office and his management team for maintaining stability and ensuring the smooth conduct of the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination despite recent industrial unrest.

According to the committee, the uninterrupted examination process across the country demonstrated “strong coordination, professionalism and commitment” to preserving the integrity of WAEC’s assessment system within the West African sub-region.

The endorsement comes days after members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions staged a three-day protest at WAEC’s national headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, accusing management of unfair labour practices, welfare neglect and victimisation of workers.

Although the union later suspended the industrial action, its leaders insisted that the removal of Dangut remained their primary demand.

Speaking on behalf of the workers, NASU-WAEC Chairman, Kayode Ogunyade, warned that further actions could follow if the union’s demands were ignored. He, however, confirmed that examination activities were not disrupted and staff members had returned to work.

Despite the standoff, WAEC management maintained that operations across Nigeria remain stable, stressing that all stages of the ongoing WASSCE are proceeding according to schedule without affecting candidates or examination logistics.

The committee also warned against actions capable of damaging the council’s credibility, insisting that WAEC’s institutional integrity must be protected regardless of internal disagreements.

It further reassured parents, candidates, ministries of education and other stakeholders that the integrity of the 2026 WASSCE remains intact, noting that the council’s operational systems were structured to withstand administrative pressure without compromising examination delivery.

WAEC added that while it remains open to discussions with labour unions, all engagements must follow established administrative procedures and should not interfere with its statutory responsibilities across member countries.

The committee said its vote of confidence reflected a collective commitment to continuity, institutional stability and the protection of WAEC’s reputation as one of Africa’s most recognised examination bodies.