During a press conference, Dangut revealed that the CB-WASSCE is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, January 31, and conclude on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Nigeria. In November 2023, WAEC announced its plans to conduct the WASSCE for private candidates using the computer-based model, despite initial resistance to the innovative approach.
Dangut expressed the council’s encouragement, citing the acceptance of the innovation as demonstrated by the number of entries received. As of January 29, 2024, a total of 8,285 candidates had registered, with 3,949 being male (47.66%) and 4,336 female (52.3%) from across the federation.
Explaining the examination format, Dangut stated that candidates would be tested in 19 subjects, encompassing 26 papers, in a hybrid mode. The hybrid mode involves rendering Objective or Multiple Choice questions on-screen, requiring candidates to respond digitally. Essay and Practical questions will also be presented on-screen, but responses will be recorded using the provided answer booklets.
Dangut encouraged candidates to access WAEC’s e-learning portal for materials illustrating the requirements for the CB-WASSCE. He assured collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, state Ministries of Education, the Nigeria Police Force, other security agencies, and stakeholders to deliver a credible examination to the Nigerian child and the general public in 2024.
