Sokoto Govt, WAEC Review 2026 Examinations, Reaffirm Commitment to Education
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi
The Sokoto State Government and the West African Examinations Council WAEC have reviewed the conduct of the 2026 examinations in the state, assessing challenges and exploring strategies to improve future examinations and strengthen educational standards.
The meeting of the WAEC State Committee was chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Sanusi Aliyu Binji, who reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to its partnership with the examination body.
Dr. Binji said the government recognised WAEC’s vital role in maintaining examination standards, ensuring credibility and promoting academic excellence.
He disclosed that the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto had paid examination fees for students, including WAEC fees, for the 2026 examination year.
The Permanent Secretary also expressed satisfaction with WAEC’s conduct of examinations in the state, assuring the council of the government’s continued support for initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education.
Speaking on behalf of the WAEC Zonal Coordinator in Sokoto, the Deputy Director, Engr. I.O Omogbai, commended the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and the state government for their commitment to educational development.
Omogbai explained that the annual state council meeting provides an opportunity for stakeholders to review examination activities, evaluate achievements, identify challenges and develop strategies to improve subsequent examinations.
He added that participants discussed several issues relating to the conduct of the 2026 examinations, sharing observations and recommendations to strengthen the examination process.
In his remarks, the Director of Examination Matters, Abubakar Abdullahi, welcomed participants and emphasised the importance of the meeting in reviewing examination activities, addressing concerns and fostering stronger collaboration among stakeholders.
Abdullahi observed that Sokoto State had not recorded any significant challenges in the conduct of the 2026 examinations so far.
The Director of Senior Secondary Schools, Muhammad Rabiu, also contributed to the deliberations alongside other stakeholders in the education sector.
Other participants included the Sokoto State President of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Bello Abubakar; the state Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Murtala Muhammad; and the state Chairman of the Association of Private School Proprietors, Ahmed S Fada
The meeting reaffirmed the need for sustained collaboration among the state government, WAEC, school administrators, teachers’ unions, private school proprietors and other stakeholders to ensure credible examinations and improve educational standards across Sokoto State.
