The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has fully launched its Digital Certificate Services System, WAEC DigiCert, across its five member countries: Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. The announcement was made in a statement dated February 16, 2026, signed by Demianus G. Ojijeogu, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC Headquarters in Accra, Ghana.
WAEC DigiCert is a mobile and web-based platform designed to simplify access to certificates for candidates and other stakeholders. The system allows users to request, access, confirm, and share digital versions of their original certificates, as well as recover lost WAEC examination numbers.
The council highlighted that the platform guarantees the authenticity of certificates while providing significant cost benefits. WAEC noted that the system received positive feedback from candidates and educational institutions during a successful pilot phase in Nigeria.
WAEC encouraged the public and stakeholders to adopt DigiCert to reduce administrative bottlenecks and challenges associated with manual certificate issuance. However, the council assured that the digital platform would not replace the conventional printing and issuance of physical certificates.
The WAEC DigiCert mobile application is available for download on iOS and Android devices via the App Store and Google Play Store. Additional information can be accessed through WAEC’s official website and social media channels.
