The Management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Liberia National Office, has officially announced an extension for the 2026 School Candidates’ Registration. Originally slated to conclude earlier, the new deadline has been moved to Sunday, January 24, 2026.
This move is intended to provide a window of opportunity for school authorities and administrators who have yet to finalize the registration of their candidates. The Council emphasizes that this extension must be strictly adhered to, as it aims to resolve ongoing technical and administrative challenges faced by various schools across the country.
Regional Technical Support and Deployment
To ensure a smooth process, WAEC has deployed specialized technical teams across all counties to assist school secretariats. Administrators are urged to liaise with these teams to troubleshoot registration hurdles.
Deployment Schedule and Contact Details:
| Region | Locations & Dates | Contact Numbers |
| Margibi & Montserrado | Kakata (Jan 19-21); Harbel & Montserrado 1, 2, 3 (Jan 22-24) | 0770521253, 0770904812 |
| Lofa, Nimba & Bong | Kolahun/Foya (Jan 19); Zorzor (Jan 20); Sanniquellie (Jan 22); Gbarnga (Jan 23) | 0776363771, 0775140994 |
| Cape Mount & Bomi | Robertsport (Jan 19); Sinje (Jan 20); Bopolu (Jan 21); Tubmanburg (Jan 23) | 0776893534 |
| Bassa & Sinoe | Greenville (Jan 19-20); Cestos (Jan 21); Buchanan (Jan 24) | 0775544651, 0770202081 |
| Maryland & G/Kru | Barclayville & Pleebo (Jan 19); Harper & Fishtown (Jan 23) | 0881226700, 0777833790 |
Implications for West Africa (Ghana and Nigeria)
While this specific announcement originates from the WAEC Liberia National Office, it serves as a critical reminder for school heads in Ghana and Nigeria. The Council’s regional synchronization often leads to similar pressure points in neighboring countries. School administrators in the West African sub-region are encouraged to cross-check their local portals to ensure all student data is uploaded ahead of their respective national deadlines to avoid last-minute portal congestion.
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The official statement, signed by P. S. Nagbe, Senior Public Affairs Officer, stresses that all concerned parties should make maximum use of this final extension to ensure no student is left behind for the 2026 examination cycle.