West African examination council releases results of 2023 January/February diet, withholds over 400
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the January/February 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, with over 400 withheld.
Penpushing reports that the examination body, explained that 8,738 candidates registered for the examination, representing a 16 per cent increase when compared with the 2022 figure, adding that out of the total number of registered candidates, 8,348 sat the examination at 262 centres across the country.
The West African Examination Council(WAEC) also disclosed that the results of 413 candidates are being withheld in connection with various reported cases of examination malpractice, while the analysis of the performance of candidates shows that 2,960, representing 35.46 per cent, obtained credit and above in minimum of five subjects with or without English Language and Mathematics
Penpushing further reports that the West African Examination Council (WAEC) said 2,003 candidates, representing 23.99 per cent obtained credit and above in minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics
The examination body pointed out that of the total number of candidates who sat the examination, 4,161 were males while 4,187 were females, representing 49.84 and 50.16 per cent, respectively, and on the withheld results, it noted that the cases are being investigated.
Penpushing also reports that the council said reports of the investigations will be presented to the appropriate committee of the council for determination in due course, adding that the committee’s decisions will be communicated directly to the affected candidates, thereafter.
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