By: Emmanuel Tobotinho Quiah
MONROVIA – Hope and anticipation are growing across River Gee County following the successful completion of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with students and education authorities expressing confidence in a strong performance when results are released.
River Gee County Education Officer Jallah Sammy praised students, teachers, school administrators, parents, and the Ministry of Education for their collective efforts in ensuring a smooth and successful examination process throughout the county.
Speaking after the conclusion of the examinations, Sammy congratulated graduating seniors for reaching a significant academic milestone and encouraged them to remain hopeful as they await their results.
”We are proud of the commitment and determination demonstrated by our students during this examination period. Their hard work gives us confidence that River Gee County will record positive results this year,” he said.
A total of 343 twelfth-grade students from seven accredited high schools participated in the examination administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Liberia between June 1 and June 17, 2026.
The participating schools includes Gbeapo Multilateral High School, Tweh Jaiklay High School, Fish-Town Community Junior and Senior High School, Webo High School, Rev. Henry T. Keah High School, United Methodist High School, and Kelvin Sorem High School.
According to enrollment records, Gbeapo Multilateral High School presented 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 registered 42 students, Kelvin Sorem High School 34, United Methodist High School 23, Rev. Henry T. Keah High School 17, and Webo High School 15.
Sammy also commended the Ministry of Education for introducing an additional examination center, a move he said significantly reduced transportation challenges and improved punctuality among candidates.
Education stakeholders have described the increased enrollment as evidence of improving access to secondary education and better student retention across the county.
Students who spoke with team of reporters during the conclusion of the 2026 WASSCE EXAMS expressed optimism about their performance.
Joyce M. Weah of Tweh Jaiklay High School said she expects to pass key subjects, including Mathematics and English, despite difficulties encountered during her Physics examination.
Similarly, Patrick Wesseh of United Methodist High School voiced confidence that River Gee County students would perform well when the results are announced.
Meanwhile, Grace Nyenpan of Gbeapo Multilateral High School expressed gratitude to teachers, school administrators, and parents for their continuous support and sacrifices throughout the students’ academic journey.
As students await the official release of results, many residents remain hopeful that River Gee County will continue its progress in academic achievement and development.
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