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WAEC & NECO

WAEC and NECO are two key secondary school examination, and their certificates are essential for academic verification

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What is WAEC?

WAEC stands for West African Examinations Council.

  • It conducts the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

  • Accepted in Nigeria and several West African countries.

  • A WAEC certificate is often required to prove completion of secondary education.

What is NECO?

NECO stands for National Examinations Council.

  • It is a Nigerian examination body that also conducts secondary school exams.

  • The Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) issued by NECO is accepted in Nigeria.

Why do you need the WAEC or NECO certificate?

  • Itโ€™s used to verify your high school completion and grades.

  • Required for university admission, international applications, or education-related loans.

  • Schools or institutions often use it to confirm authenticity through an online verification system.

How to provide the PIN number?

Steps to Provide the PIN / Voucher / Token

  1. Purchase the WAEC or NECO scratch card or get an e-PIN online.

  2. Share the PIN and serial number with Passage and the requesting institution.

  3. Make sure your full name, exam number, year of examination, and exam type are also provided.

  4. Do not send screenshots only โ€” the PIN enables the institution to verify the results directly from the official portal.

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