House of Reps Urges FG to Reverse WAEC Curriculum Changes: What 2026 WASSCE Students Must Know

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Ministry of Education to reverse its recent curriculum review that removed key subjects from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) portal.

The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance presented by Hon. Oboku Oforji, who argued that the sudden removal of subjects has caused confusion for thousands of students preparing for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Hon. Oforji acknowledged the importance of curriculum improvements but criticized the timing, describing it as “academically disruptive and insensitive.” He highlighted that subjects such as Data Processing and Computer Studies are widely offered, highly relevant in today’s job market, and crucial for digital literacy. He warned that eliminating Computer Studies at a time when examination bodies are adopting digital operations and Computer-Based Testing (CBT) leaves students unprepared for modern educational and workplace realities.

The lawmaker also raised concerns about the removal of Civic Education, a subject he described as “central to nation-building.” He noted that students have been studying it for two years, and removing it undermines ongoing efforts to foster civic responsibility among citizens.

“If these subjects are removed, SS3 students who have studied them since SS1 will be left with only five subjects instead of the mandatory eight,” Oforji stated, adding that expecting students to pick up three entirely new subjects just four months before the exams is “academically impossible.”

The House of Representatives resolved to urge the Ministry of Education to suspend the implementation of the new curriculum for current SS3 students, allowing them to complete the subjects they have been studying. Additionally, an ad-hoc committee has been mandated to engage with the ministry to ensure compliance within the limited time available.

This move underscores the importance of thoughtful curriculum planning and the need to balance educational reforms with student preparedness, particularly in critical examination years.

For students, parents, and educators, this development highlights the urgency of monitoring curriculum changes and advocating for policies that safeguard academic continuity and fairness.