River Gee CEO Applauds Smooth 2026 WASSCE Process

 Students across River Gee County are expressing optimism about their performance in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination – WASSCE, as County Education Officer, Jallah Sammy, commended school administrators, teachers, parents, and the Ministry of Education for ensuring the examinations were conducted successfully and efficiently.

Following the completion of the national examination, Sammy congratulated the county’s graduating seniors for reaching an important academic milestone and praised their determination and resilience throughout the examination period.

“To the 12th graders of the River Gee County school system, congratulations on successfully completing this important stage of your educational journey,” Sammy said.

“Although the process will only be complete when the official results are released, your commitment, discipline, and hard work deserve recognition. We are confident that you will make River Gee County proud.”

The County Education Officer also applauded the Ministry of Education for introducing measures that strengthened this year’s examination process, particularly the establishment of an additional testing center.

According to him, the process reduced transportation difficulties for candidates and helped ensure they arrived on time for their examinations.

Report indicates that 343 twelfth-grade students from seven accredited high schools across the educational districts of Webo, Potupo, and Gbeapo participated in the 2026 WASSCE administered by the West African Examinations Council – WAEC Liberia.

The participating institutions included both public and private schools of the Gbeapo Multilateral, Tweh Jaiklay High, The Fish-Town Community Junior and Senior High School, Webo High, Rev. Henry T. Keah High School the United Methodist, and the Kelvin Sorem High School respectively.

The schools’ enrollment statistics show that Gbeapo Multilateral High School recorded the highest number of candidates with 119 students, followed by Tweh Jaiklay High School with 93 candidates.

Fish-Town Community Junior and Senior High School had registered 42 candidates, Kelvin Sorem High School 34 candidates, The United Methodist High School 23 candidates, Rev. Henry T. Keah High School 17 candidates and Webo High School 15 candidates.

Education stakeholders have welcomed the increased participation, describing the 2026 enrollment as a positive indicator of expanding access to secondary education and improving student retention throughout River Gee County.

“On behalf of the River Gee County School System, I sincerely thank the Ministry of Education, our dedicated teachers, school administrators, parents, and especially our graduating students for their cooperation and commitment throughout this process. We remain optimistic that River Gee County will achieve an impressive pass rate this year,” he stated.

Joyce M. Weah of Tweh Jaiklay High School said she remains hopeful despite facing challenges in one subject.

“I believe I will pass more than five subjects, including Mathematics and English. My only disappointment is that I could not complete my Physics paper before time was called, but I leave everything in God’s hands,” she said.

With the 2026 WASSCE now concluded, anticipation continues to grow across River Gee County as students, educators, parents, and community members await the official results.

The examinations were administered from June 1 through June 17, 2026, under the supervision of the West African Examinations Council Liberia.

Many are hopeful that this year’s candidates will deliver another strong academic performance, reinforcing the county’s steady progress in educational development excellence.