WAEC appoints Dr. Amos Dangut of Nigeria as new Registrar and CEO

WAEC names Nigerian Dr Amos Josiah Dangut its 14th Registrar and CEO, following his role in Computer-Based WASSCE and digital examination reforms across WAEC.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut of Nigeria as its new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer.Dangut, who previously served as Head of WAEC’s Nigeria National Office from October 2023 to September 2026, will hold the position for a five-year tenure, running from October 2026 to September 2031. His appointment was ratified at WAEC’s 74th Annual Meeting in Accra, Ghana, earlier this year. He succeeds Alhaji Pateh Bah of The Gambia and becomes the Council’s 14th Registrar.Academic and Professional BackgroundBorn on October 2, 1967, Dangut holds degrees in Animal Science and Education Administration, including a PhD in Animal Science (2017) and a Master’s in Education Administration and Planning (2020). He began his career in education in 1994 at St. Louis College, Jos, before joining WAEC in 1998.Over the years, he has served in multiple leadership roles across WAEC offices in Lagos, Uyo, Bauchi, Yola, and Ikeja, gaining recognition as an astute test developer and administrator.Innovations and AchievementsAs Head of National Office, Dangut spearheaded several reforms, including:Computer-Based WASSCE rolloutDigital Electronic Marking SystemDigital Certificate PortalWAEC E-Study Platform.He also introduced systems for examination logistics and examiner monitoring, earning commendations from the Nigeria Examinations Committee and an Award for Meritorious Service from the Ondo State Government during his NYSC year.Regional and International RolesDangut has represented WAEC on several educational boards, including the NERDC, JUPEB, and JAMB. He is also the West African Sub-region’s representative on the Executive Board of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa.He is a Fellow of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) and a member of the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM).

Dangut succeeds Alhaji Pateh Bah of The Gambia and will serve a five-year tenure from October 2026 to September 2031, according to WAEC. The post Breaking: WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as new registrar, CEO appeared first on Vanguard News.