Students across the country faced extended waiting hours, with some writing exams late into the night.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed the delay in the 2025 English Language paper to heightened efforts to prevent examination malpractice.
In a statement on Thursday, WAEC acknowledged disruptions during the conduct of Paper 2 of the English Language exam, originally scheduled for May 28, which was held hours behind schedule in many centres.
“While we succeeded in safeguarding the examination materials, this inadvertently affected the timeliness and smooth execution of the process,” WAEC spokesperson Moyosola Adesina told TheCable.
Students across the country faced extended waiting hours, with some writing exams late into the night.
WAEC cited other challenges, including logistics, security, and sociocultural issues, as contributing factors.
The exam body apologised to students, schools, and parents for the inconvenience and pledged to improve coordination going forward.
“We understand the importance of conducting examinations on schedule, and recognise the impacts delays have on candidates, their schools, and their families,” Adesina added.