Despite facing logistical challenges during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reported a largely smooth and successful nationwide exercise.
Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Tuesday, June 17, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, highlighted the Council’s ability to swiftly respond to operational setbacks to ensure no candidate was left behind.
“We had a few transportation issues—one vehicle carrying exam papers broke down, and in another instance, the remoteness of a centre caused some delays. But the important thing is that we responded quickly and efficiently,” Kapi said.
He noted that contingency measures, including deploying backup vehicles, helped prevent any major disruption to the examination process.
Rather than focusing solely on the challenges, WAEC emphasized its readiness and resilience in managing the nationwide exams. According to Kapi, all candidates received the required question papers and materials on time throughout the week, allowing for a fair and uninterrupted testing experience.
“From our standpoint, we believe we executed our duties well. The candidates were able to write their papers, and that’s the most important thing,” he remarked.
The 2025 BECE, which spans several subjects, concludes on Wednesday, June 18, with the final paper in Arabic (Essay and Objective).
WAEC’s ability to maintain stability in the face of logistical difficulties has been seen by some observers as a testament to its evolving preparedness and crisis-response mechanisms—an encouraging sign for future national assessment.
