No NIN, no registration for 2022 WASSCE - WAEC warns

 The management of the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has warned that prospective candidates without the National Identification Number (NIN), will not be allowed to register for the examination in 2022.

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This was disclosed by the Head of Nigeria Office, Mr Patrick Areghan on Tuesday, August 10 at a press briefing organized to announce preparations for the 2021 WASSCE. He noted that the development was in line with the Federal Government’s policy as directed by the Federal Ministry of Education.

Areghan said; 

 

“Let me also use this medium to announce that as we continue to make progress in the conduct of the Council’s business in Nigeria, NIN will become a major requirement for registration for the WASSCE examination with effect from the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2022 and subsequent diets (No NIN, no entry!)

“This means that all prospective candidates must register with the National Identity Management Commission and get their NIN. This is in line with the Federal Government’s Policy, as directed by the Federal Ministry of Education.

”In accordance with the final international timetable, our WASSCE 2021, will take place through out the sub-region from Monday, Aug.16.

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”However, the examination will end in Nigeria on Sept. 30, spanning a period of seven weeks.

”Statistics for the examination shows that a total of 19,425 recognised secondary schools, comprising 8.052 public and 11,373 private schools, spread across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, will be presenting a total of 1,573,789 candidates.

”This comprises of 792,620 males (50.36%) and 781,169 females (49.64%), for the examination.

”Candidates would be examined in 76 subjects, made up of 197 papers. About 25,000 senior teachers would be participating in the examination as supervisors."

How to BUY your 2021 Nov/Dec WAEC GCE Registration ePINs on Remita

 Do you know that registration for the November/December 2021 Second Series West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE GCE) for Private Candidates is ongoing?

Yes! It is a lot easier, faster and more efficient to purchase your ePIN on Remita, a leading electronic payment platform in Nigeria. As a prospective candidate, ensure that you register before the sale of ePINs closes on September 30, 2021.

Buy your registration ePIN on the Remita portal or Remita mobile app using any of the multiple payment options available such as USSD, ATM cards, Wallets, Internet Banking, Phone Number and Account Transfer. You can also visit any bank branch or select agents to obtain your PIN.

Follow these easy steps for WAEC ePIN purchase:

• Visit https://www.remita.net or download the Remita mobile app.
• Select “Buy WAEC PIN” icon or simply click HERE.
• Fill all required fields (your name, phone number, email address, etc.) and submit.
• Select your preferred payment channel to complete the transaction.

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Voila! Once payment is confirmed, your WAEC registration ePIN is sent to your email and also displayed on the Remita payment receipt.

You are to then proceed to WAEC’s website (https://registration.waecdirect.org/) or visit any authorised centre to complete your registration with the obtained PIN.

With Remita, you can obtain your WAEC ePIN at any time on the mobile app or website during the registration period.

The exam will be conducted in October 2021, while the registration process for the examination has been designed to accommodate biometric features to be used for validation at examination centres.

Wishing you all the best in your exams.

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