The West African Examinations Council, WAEC says National Identification Number, NIN would become compulsory for registration for its school certificate examination from 2022.
Head of National Office of WAEC Patrick Areghan, who made this known at a news conference in Lagos, noted that the NIN would become a major requirement for registration for WASSCE for school candidates with effect from 2022 and subsequent diets.
According to him, all prospective candidates must register with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC and get their NIN, noting that the development was in line with the Federal Government’s policy as directed by the Federal Ministry of Education.
The WAEC Boss said plans had been concluded for the smooth conduct of this year’s WASSCE for school candidates which would start on Monday nationwide.
Areghan explained that in accordance with the final international timetable, WASSCE 2021, will take place throughout the sub-region from Monday, August 16, the examination will end in Nigeria on September 30.
