WAEC appoints Suleiman Kum as Nigeria National Office Head

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Suleiman Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office. Kum, 56, succeeds Amos Dangut, who has transitioned to the role of Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of WAEC for a five-year term running from October 2026 to September 2031.

Kum joined the council in July 1998 and has held various operational roles, including positions in Awka, Yola, Makurdi, Gusau, and Kano. He is recognized for driving technological advancements within the organization, such as implementing facial-recognition biometric devices for attendance and managing computer-based achievement tests.

Kum holds a Bachelor of Agriculture 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.