AYV News, March 19, 2025
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has addressed growing concerns over pupils who were unable to register for their upcoming examinations, emphasizing that school leaders failed to meet key registration requirements.
In a statement released Monday, the Ministry acknowledged the frustration of affected pupils but clarified that the responsibility lay with school authorities who did not submit Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS) on time.
“For nearly a year, we have repeatedly informed school leaders of the importance of uploading CASS before the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) deadline,” the statement read. “Despite these reminders, some school leaders failed to comply, leading to their pupils being left out of the registration process.”
The Ministry explained that WAEC could not process the registrations without the required assessment scores.
“This is not an issue of oversight on our part,” MBSSE stated. “The deadlines were clear, and schools were given ample time.”
With many students now left unable to sit for their exams, the Ministry expressed regret over the situation but maintained that it is the duty of school administrators to ensure compliance with WAEC’s guidelines.
Moving forward, MBSSE said it is considering stricter measures to enforce adherence to registration requirements.
“We will not allow this to happen again,” the statement emphasized. “School leaders must take their responsibilities seriously to protect their pupils’ futures.”
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to fairness and accountability in the education system.
For further inquiries, the public is encouraged to contact the Strategic Communications Unit, Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE).
