The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed disappointment over the GH¢25 million recently released by the government to address part of its GH¢118 million debt.
According to WAEC, the allocated amount is insufficient to facilitate the release of the delayed 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.
WAEC’s Head of Public Relations, John Kapi, emphasized that the funds do not adequately cover the council’s financial obligations, preventing the timely release of the results.
The delay has sparked concerns among students, parents, and educational institutions, as the ongoing financial challenges continue to hinder WAEC’s operations and its ability to fulfill its responsibilities.
“Obviously, that [the GH¢25 million] was just a drop in the ocean as far as the amount of money required for the job we are supposed to do is concerned. We indicated to the minister earlier that we owed our technicians GH¢25 million, which we had to pay before they even started to work on the machines. Besides, there are other operations that we have to do.
“Obviously, it is inadequate. If we decide to invite the technicians today or even tomorrow, all they are going to ask for is the outstanding payment. And so all of that GH¢25 million will go.”
