The examination took place on Wednesday evening against the 8am scheduled time.
In a statement signed by WAEC’s Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, the council explained that it encountered certain challenges.
”While maintaining the integrity and security of our examination, we faced considerable challenges primarily due to our major aim of preventing leakage of any paper.
“We recognise the importance of timely conduct of examinations and the impact of this decision on candidates, their schools and parents, and we sincerely apologise for any inconveniences caused,” she stated.
The council also stated that it successfully achieved its objective but inadvertently impacted the examination’s timeliness and seamless conduct.
“Despite our best efforts, we encountered logistical hurdles, security concerns, and socio-cultural factors that negatively influenced our operations,” WAEC said.
The council reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the highest standard in examination conduct and pledged to promote academic excellence.