WAEC Confirms Suleiman Kum As New Nigeria National Office Head

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially confirmed Suleiman Kum as the new Head of its Nigeria National Office.

Kum, 56, succeeds Dr Amos Dangut, whose three-year tenure ended on October 1, 2026. Dangut has since assumed office as WAEC’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer.

Kum joined WAEC in 1998 and rose through several senior positions, including Deputy Registrar and Senior Deputy Registrar, Test Administration. He has extensive experience in examination administration, security, test development and technology-driven innovations within the council.

WAEC described him as a seasoned test developer, administrator and executive, noting his contributions to innovations including facial-recognition biometric systems and computer-based examinations.