Suleiman Kum Takes Over From Dangut As WAEC Nigeria National Office Head

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Suleiman Kum as the new Head of its Nigeria National Office, succeeding Dr Amos Dangut, whose three-year tenure ended on October 1, 2026.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the 56-year-old Kum assumed office following Dangut’s appointment as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of WAEC.

The appointment was announced by the council’s Head of Public Affairs in Nigeria, Moyosola Adesina, who described Kum as an experienced test developer, administrator and executive with extensive knowledge of WAEC’s operations.

Kum joined WAEC on July 17, 1998, as Assistant Registrar II and has since occupied several administrative and operational positions within the organisation.

Before his latest appointment, he served as Senior Deputy Registrar in charge of Test Administration until the end of August. He had previously worked as Deputy Registrar in the Office of the Head of the National Office.

Over the course of his career, Kum has served in several capacities, including Head of Examinations Security, Branch Controller in Gusau and Kano, Head of the Security Printing Department, Zonal Coordinator in Port Harcourt and Ikeja, Director of Administration and Senior Deputy Registrar for Test Administration.

WAEC said Kum also played a significant role in the implementation of several technological and administrative reforms within the council.

Among his contributions were the introduction of variable data printing and enhanced code-security features in security printing, as well as the deployment of facial-recognition biometric devices to replace the council’s previous attendance systems.

He also played a role in the delivery of Achievement Tests through computer-based examinations and helped establish the Gusau office as a Custodial Centre.

The council said his extensive experience covers test development, examination security, test administration and the management of branch and zonal offices.

Kum, who is from Plateau State, holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Open University of Nigeria. He is currently pursuing a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration and Planning at the same institution.

His appointment marks the beginning of a new phase for the WAEC Nigeria National Office following the completion of Dangut’s tenure and his transition to the council’s top executive position.