Nigeria's Amos Dangut Assumes Office As WAEC Registrar/CEO
WAEC said Dangut brings more than two decades of exam administration experience and helped roll out computer-based WASSCE and digital marking systems.
- On October 1, 2026, the West African Examinations Council appointed Amos Josiah Dangut as the 14th Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Alhaji Pateh Bah.
- The International Governing Board ratified Dangut's appointment at its 74th Annual Meeting in March 2026, following his tenure as Head of the National Office of WAEC, Nigeria.
- Dangut holds a Bachelor of Agriculture , a Master of Science , a Master of Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy , reflecting deep expertise in examination administration.
- Leveraging Communications Technology, Dangut championed innovations including the Computer-Based WASSCE, the Digital Electronic Marking System, and the Digital Certificate Portal to strengthen examination delivery.
- Appointed for a five-year tenure ending in September 2031, Dangut maintains leadership roles on boards for the AEAA, JAMB, NERDC, and JUPEB, extending his educational influence across the region.
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WAEC Names Dr Amos Dangut as New Registrar and CEO - NewsTmes.com.ng
(Dr Amos Josiah Dangut. Photo by vanguard News) The West African Examinations Council has appointed Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, a Nigerian, as its new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer. He served as Head of the Nigeria National Office from October 2023 until September 2026. Head of Public Affairs at WAEC Headquarters in Accra, Demianus …
Amos Dangut assumes office as WAEC registrar/CEO - Lagos Television
Nigeria’s Amos Dangut has officially assumed office as the 14th Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Dangut took over on October 1, 2026, for a five-year tenure running through September 2031. He succeeds Pateh Bah of The Gambia. Before his new appointment, Dangut served as Head of WAEC’s National...
Nigeria’s Dr Amos Josiah Dangut Assumes Office As WAEC’s New Registrar/CEO
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Dr Amos Josiah Dangut as its new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr Dangut served as Head of the Nigeria National Office from October 2023 until September 2026. In a statement by Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Headquarters, Accra, Ghana, Demianus...
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