The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut as its new Registrar/Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He assumes the role effective October 1, 2026, for a five-year tenure. Dr. Dangut succeeds Alhaji Pateh Bah of the Republic of The Gambia. His appointment was ratified by the International Governing Board of WAEC at its 74th Annual Meeting held in Accra, Ghana, in March 2026.
Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut was born on October 2, 1967. He has a strong educational background, having earned a Bachelor of Agriculture (Animal Production) in 1991, a Master of Science (Animal Science) in 1994, a Doctor of Philosophy (Animal Science) in 2017, and a Master of Education (Administration and Planning) in 2020. His professional career in education began in 1994 when he took up employment with St. Louis College, Jos, where he served as an examiner with WAEC.
Dr. Dangut joined WAEC in 1998 and has since served in various capacities. These include Assistant Registrar/Subject Officer, Test Development Division; Senior Assistant Registrar/Head of Examinations Security and Deputy to the Branch Controller, Uyo Branch Office; and Senior Assistant Registrar/Head of Examinations Security and Deputy to the Branch Controller, Bauchi Branch Office. He was also the Senior Assistant Registrar/Branch Controller, Yola Branch office, and Deputy Registrar/Controller, Post Examinations Department.
Before his appointment as Registrar, Dr. Dangut served as Deputy Registrar/Zonal Coordinator, Ikeja Zonal Office, from October 2020 to August 2023. He was then appointed as the Head of National Office of WAEC, Nigeria, on October 2, 2023. As Head of the National Office, Dr. Dangut championed several innovations to strengthen examination delivery, security, integrity, and efficiency. These included the rollout of Computer-Based WASSCE, serializing question papers, and introducing a Digital Electronic Marking System.
Dr. Dangut has also overseen the implementation of various tools and services, such as the Digital Certificate Portal, WAEC E-Study Platform, Digital Records Archive, and Systems for Examination Logistics, Timetable Management, and Monitoring Examiners’ Attendance. He is an astute scholar with publications in both international and national journals and has presented numerous keynote and other papers at international and national conferences.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dangut has demonstrated integrity, transparency, diligence, and a strong commitment to service. He received a commendation from the Nigeria Examinations Committee for his handling of examination matters from 2000 to 2006. He also received an Award for Meritorious Service from the Ondo State Government and Akoko South Local Government during his NYSC service.
Dr. Dangut is currently the Regional Representative of the West African Sub-region on the Executive Board of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA). In his personal life, he enjoys swimming, tennis, farming, and spending time with his family. He is a Fellow of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) and an active member of the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM).
Key points
- Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut has been appointed as the new Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of WAEC for a five-year tenure.
- Dr. Dangut has extensive experience in education and has served in various capacities within WAEC.
- He has championed several innovations to strengthen examination delivery, security, integrity, and efficiency during his tenure as Head of National Office.
