The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Suleiman Kum as the new Head of its Nigeria National Office, succeeding Amos Josiah Dangut, who has moved on to serve as the council’s Registrar.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by WAEC spokesperson, Moyosola Adesina.
Key Highlights
- Suleiman Kum has been appointed the new Head of the WAEC Nigeria National Office.
- He succeeds Amos Josiah Dangut, who is now serving as WAEC Registrar.
- Kum joined WAEC in 1998 and rose to the position of Senior Deputy Registrar in 2024.
- He has held several senior positions, including Director of Administration and Head of the Security Printing Department.
- Kum has extensive experience in examination administration, test development and examination security.
- He holds a Bachelor of Agriculture and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
Kum joined WAEC on July 17, 1998, as Assistant Registrar II and rose through the ranks to become Senior Deputy Registrar in 2024.
Before his appointment as Head of the Nigeria National Office, he served as Deputy Registrar in the Office of the Head of National Office.
Over the years, Kum has held several senior positions within WAEC, including Director of Administration, Zonal Coordinator in Port Harcourt and Ikeja, Head of the Security Printing Department, and Branch Controller in Gusau and Kano.
He also served as Senior Deputy Registrar, Test Administration, from September 2025 to August 2026.
According to WAEC, his experience covers test development, examination administration, examination security, as well as branch and zonal office management.
The council said Kum pioneered several administrative and technological innovations, including Variable Data Printing and enhanced security features in its security printing operations.
He also played a role in introducing facial recognition biometric devices to replace the council-wide attendance system and contributed to the delivery of Achievement Tests through computer-based examinations.
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Education and Career
Kum, who hails from Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, was born on October 16, 1970, in Minna, Niger State.
He obtained a Bachelor of Agriculture in Animal Production from the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, in 1992, graduating with Second Class Honours, Upper Division.
He later obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Open University of Nigeria in 2025 and is currently completing a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Planning.
Kum began his professional career in 1993 during his National Youth Service Corps programme at the Division of Agricultural Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he served as Head of the Animal Production Unit.
He subsequently taught at Baptist High School, Jos, between 1995 and 1998, holding responsibilities including form master, labour master, classroom teacher and health master.
WAEC said Kum’s contributions to the council have earned him several commendations, accolades and awards within and outside the examination body.
He has also participated in national and international training programmes, conferences and symposia, including programmes in the United Kingdom.
Kum is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management. He has published works in national and international volumes and has presented academic and professional papers.
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