WAEC Names Dangut Registrar, Kum Head of Nigeria Office

What changed

The West African Examinations Council appointed Mr Dangut as Registrar, and he assumed the role in October 2026. Mr Kum succeeded him as Head of WAEC’s Nigeria National Office.

Why it matters

The change separates leadership of WAEC’s registrarate from the day-to-day leadership of its Nigeria office. Mr Dangut moves into the council-wide Registrar role, while Mr Kum takes charge of the national office he previously led.

The report gives no details on the appointments’ duration, selection process or policy priorities, so the practical direction of the new leadership is still to be established.