WAEC Confirms Suleiman Kum as New Nigeria Head

The West African Examinations Council has officially confirmed 56-year-old Suleiman Danlami Kum as the new Head of its Nigeria National Office.

Kum succeeds Dr Amos Dangut, whose three-year tenure ended on October 1, 2026. Dangut has since assumed office as WAEC Registrar and Chief Executive Officer.

Kum joined WAEC on July 17, 1998, as Assistant Registrar II and rose through several positions, including Director of Administration, Zonal Coordinator and Senior Deputy Registrar for Test Administration.

WAEC described him as an experienced test developer, administrator and executive with expertise in examination security, test administration and branch management.

He has also been involved in technological innovations, including facial recognition for attendance and computer-based Achievement Tests.

Kum holds a Bachelor of Agriculture in Animal Production from the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Open University of Nigeria.

He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Planning.