The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has said that from next year it would require candidates to submit their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to register for its Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
The Council also announced this year’s WASSCE for school candidates would begin Monday.
Mr. Patrick Aregha, the Head of National Office, disclosed these to journalists in Lagos on Tuesday at the Council’s Headquarters. He said the decision was in line with the law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“As we continue to make progress in the conduct of the Council’s business in Nigeria, National Identification Number (NIN) will become a major requirement for registration for the WASSCE examination with effect from the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2022 and subsequent diets (No NIN, no entry!),” Aregha said.
“This means that all prospective candidates must register with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and get their National Identification Number (NIN). This is in line with the Federal Government’s Policy, as directed by the Federal Ministry of Education,” he said.
