NIGERIA (Lagos) – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the November/ December examination result.

Announcing the result at the WAEC office, Yaba, Lagos on Thursday, Head of National Office, Mr. Charles Eguridu said a total of 308,217 registered for the examination. 296,827 candidates, consisting of 163,659 male and 133,168 female candidates sat for the examination. 97.26% of the candidates have their results fully released, while 2.74% have a few of their subjects still being processed.

“Of the total of candidates that sat the examination, 120,115 candidates, representing 40.46%, obtained 6 credits and above; 161,721 candidates representing 54.48% obtained 5 credits and above.

“In addition, 198,832 candidates, representing 66.98% obtained credits and above in four subjects, while 230,325 candidates representing 77.59 obtained Credits and above in 3 subjects. A total of 256,500 candidates representing 86.41% obtained credits and above in 2 subjects.”

According to him, there is a mark of decline in performance by candidates compared to the 2011 and 2012 results.

“In 2011 a total of 139,827 candidates, representing 36.07% obtained credits in 5 subjects and above including English Language and Mathematics.

“Also in 2012, a total of 150,615 candidates, representing 37.97% obtained credits in 5 subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

“There was over 8% decline in candidates’ performance as only 29.17% obtained credits in 5 subjects and above including English Language and Mathematics in 2013 WASSCE.” He added.