WAEC Bars Unauthorised Candidate Charges During 2026 WASSCE (Nigeria, June 2026)
WAEC warned schools, principals, supervisors, and invigilators against collecting unauthorised payments from candidates during the 2026 WASSCE. The notice identified possible sanctions, including derecognition of schools, blacklisting of officials, prosecution, and referral to anti-corruption agencies.
WAEC warned schools, principals, supervisors, and invigilators against collecting unauthorised payments from candidates during the 2026 WASSCE. The notice identified possible sanctions, including derecognition of schools, blacklisting of officials, prosecution, and referral to anti-corruption agencies.
What Changed?
WAEC moved the issue of candidate extortion into an active enforcement warning during the 2026 examination cycle. The notice covered charges linked to script transport, welfare packages, cooperation fees, and KAPEK calculators supplied free of charge.
Old System vs New System
Reports indicated that some schools and examination officials were demanding extra payments from candidates or parents during WASSCE operations, even where the costs were not authorised by WAEC.
WAEC directed that unauthorised collections must stop and provided complaint channels through zonal coordinators, branch controllers, and official reporting lines. Schools and officials face sanctions if they continue the practice.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Candidates are protected from unauthorised exam-related charges and gain clearer routes for reporting payment demands.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents can refuse unauthorised collections and report demands through WAEC channels instead of treating them as required examination costs.
School / Institution Impact
Schools serving as examination centres must stop unauthorised collections, brief examination staff, and avoid practices that could lead to derecognition or other sanctions.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers serving as supervisors or invigilators must avoid unauthorised payment requests and follow WAEC examination rules.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-08: WAEC enforcement warning reported during the 2026 WASSCE cycle.
What To Do
- Candidates and parents should keep evidence of any unauthorised demand and report it to WAEC through recognised channels. Schools should brief staff and remove any unofficial payment request linked to WASSCE.
What To Watch Next
Watch for WAEC sanctions, derecognition notices, or follow-up enforcement reports after the 2026 WASSCE cycle.
Global Context
The enforcement notice is relevant to examination integrity and family cost protection in a major West African school-leaving examination.
Source Record
Source type: Public notice
Source name: The Guardian Nigeria quoting WAEC