WAEC RELEASES 2016 GCE RESULTS

                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Friday, December 16 released the 2016/2017 GCE examination results.
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In a press conference held in Abuja, the examination body said 176,621 candidates registered for the exam, while 172,699 candidates sat the examination.

According to WAEC, 66,497 candidates, representing 38.50%, obtained credits in five (5) subjects and above, including English language and mathematics.

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This figure shows many candidates practically failed as this is a major requirement to pass the examination.

Meanwhile, 13,488 candidates, representing 7.81% of the total candidature for the examination had their results seized.

The result will be available on waec website in 24 hours