WAEC leadership backs Dangut amid workers’ demand for removal

The West African Examinations Council's Administrative and Finance Committee has firmly backed the Nigeria National Office under Dr. Amos Dangut, signaling a strong institutional endorsement amidst internal labor disputes. This vote of confidence, issued after a review of operations, highlights the committee's satisfaction with the leadership's ability to maintain operational efficiency and institutional discipline, particularly in ensuring the smooth conduct of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The committee's resolution commends Dr. Dangut and his management team for their "exemplary leadership, operational efficiency and institutional discipline." This praise directly addresses the recent industrial actions by the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), which accused the management of unfair labor practices and victimisation, leading to demands for Dr. Dangut's removal. The committee's statement implicitly rebukes these demands by reaffirming its "full confidence" in Dr. Dangut's capacity to lead.

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strong coordination, professionalism and commitment to WAEC’s mandate of maintaining credible assessment standards across the sub-region.

Crucially, the committee emphasized that the ongoing WASSCE is proceeding without disruption, a testament to the "strong coordination, professionalism and commitment to WAEC’s mandate." This assertion aims to reassure stakeholders, including candidates, parents, and educational ministries, that the integrity of the examination remains protected. The committee also issued a stern warning against actions that could undermine WAEC's reputation and stability, underscoring the paramount importance of its mandate.

From Nigeria's perspective, this situation underscores the ongoing tension between management and labor unions within public institutions. While the workers' grievances regarding welfare and alleged victimisation are valid concerns, the committee's decisive action prioritizes the continuity and credibility of a critical national examination. The endorsement serves to stabilize the institution and reinforce the message that WAEC's core mission of maintaining credible assessment standards across the sub-region will not be compromised by internal disagreements. This reflects a national priority on educational integrity, even when faced with internal dissent.

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Dangut must go