On Monday, the West African Examinations Council announced the appointment of Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office, succeeding Patrick Areghan, whose term concludes this month. Here’s some valuable information about Dr. Dangut:
1. Dr. Dangut was born on October 2, 1967, in the Mbar District of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State.
2. He attended Government Secondary School, Riyom, from 1981 to 1983 and later Government Science School, Kuru, from 1983 to 1986, where he successfully earned his WASC/SC in 1986, both institutions located in Plateau State.
3. He pursued his higher education at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, where he obtained a Bachelor of Agriculture degree in Animal Production in 1991.
4. Dr. Dangut’s professional journey includes roles such as Assistant Registrar/Subject Officer at the Test Development Division of WAEC, Lagos, between July 1998 and January 2005.
5. He further served as Senior Assistant Registrar/Head of Examinations Security and Deputy to the Branch Controller at the Uyo Branch Office from January 2005 to January 2008.
6. Subsequently, he held the position of Senior Assistant Registrar/Head of Examinations Security and Deputy to the Branch Controller at the Bauchi Branch Office from January 2008 to December 2011.
7. From December 2011 to January 2019, he served as Senior Assistant Registrar/Branch Controller at the Yola Branch office.
8. His career progressed, and he became Deputy Registrar/Controller at the Post Examinations Department from January 2019 to October 2020.
9. Following that, he assumed the role of Deputy Registrar/Zonal Coordinator at the Ikeja Zonal Office.
10. Notably, Dr. Dangut is recognized as a dedicated scholar, with a notable presence in the academic realm, contributing to various educational publications in international and national journals.
11. He has also been a prominent speaker, delivering numerous keynotes and presentations at both international and national conferences and fora.
These achievements highlight Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut’s extensive experience and qualifications for his new role as the Head of the Nigeria National Office of the West African Examinations Council.
