The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has increased the number of its examination depots across the country from 169 to 176 for this year's West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
According to graphiconline.com report on August 12, 2025, the move is to shorten the distance between depots and examination centres, to ensure that papers reach centres on time.
Head of the National Office of WAEC, Dr Rosemond Wilson, said that all depots have been fortified to protect the integrity of the examination papers.
She said senior council officials and security personnel inspected the facilities before the start of the exams to confirm their readiness. "In compliance with the council's security regulations, question papers have been printed and packed.
