25 July 2026

Public schools in Nigeria

States

How Lagos Plans to Turn Around Its Public Schools After Mass WASSCE Failure

Despite an investment of ₦1.5 billion to cover examination fees for over 58,000 students, Lagos State public schools recorded a massive failure rate in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). A staggering 31,596 candidates — more than half — failed the critical examination, raising fresh concerns over the quality of public education

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