The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Mr. Suleiman Danlami Kum as the new Head of its Nigeria National Office (HNO).
Kum takes over from Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, with the appointment announced in a statement issued by WAEC Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola F. Adesina.
The new HNO joined WAEC in 1998 and has built a career spanning examination administration, test development, examination security and the management of the council’s branch and zonal offices.
Born on October 16, 1970, in Minna, Niger State, Kum is from Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
He attended Baptist High School, Jos, where he obtained his General Certificate of Education (GCE) in 1986/1987. He later proceeded to the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, now Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, where he earned a Bachelor of Agriculture in Animal Production with Second Class Upper Division in 1992.
Kum further obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in 2025 and is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Planning at the same institution.
His professional career began in 1993 during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme at the Division of Agricultural Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, where he headed the Animal Production Unit.
Between 1995 and 1998, he taught at Baptist High School, Jos, serving in different roles including classroom teacher, Form Master, Labour Master and Health Master.
Kum joined WAEC on July 17, 1998, as Assistant Registrar II and steadily progressed through the organisation’s ranks, attaining the position of Senior Deputy Registrar in 2024.
Before his latest appointment, he served as Deputy Registrar in the Office of the Head of National Office.
During his years at WAEC, Kum has been involved in several administrative and technological improvements. These include the establishment of the Gusau office as a custodial centre, the adoption of Variable Data Printing and improvements to security features used in examination printing.
He also played a role in replacing the council’s general attendance monitoring system with facial-recognition biometric devices and was involved in the implementation of Achievement Tests through computer-based examinations.
WAEC described Kum as a dedicated professional who has demonstrated integrity, diligence, innovation and commitment throughout his service to the council.
He has participated in several local and international training programmes, conferences and symposia, including professional programmes in the United Kingdom. He has also contributed publications to national and international volumes and presented papers at academic and professional gatherings.
Kum is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).
WAEC Appoints Suleiman Kum As Head Of Nigeria National Office
