He said the Federal Government had instructed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) which administers the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) which organizes the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) to comply with the directive on 18 years age limit for any candidate to be eligible for the two examinations.
“Underage Candidates Won’t Write NECO, WAEC Exams.” – Education Minister Tahir Mamman
Jutta Urpilainen, the EU Commissioner for Partnerships shares a chat with Nigeria's Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman during the official launching of "Education and Youth Empowerment in North-Wesrern Nigeria" project, at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja on 19th October, 2023.
