Categories: Profiles & Biographies Top Stories

Amos Josiah Dangut Biography, WAEC Head In Nigeria’s Age, Tribe, Education

Amos Josiah Dangut succeeds Patrick Areghan as his tenure is drawing to an end.

Amos Josiah Dangut Biography, WAEC Head In Nigeria’s Age, Amos Josiah Dangut  Tribe, Amos Josiah Dangut Education and Amos Josiah Dangut Career.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut has been appointed as Head of the Nigeria National Office by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC.

 

This Nigeria news platform understands that Amos Josiah Dangut succeeds Patrick Areghan as his tenure is drawing to an end.

 

Brief Amos Josiah Dangut Biography

Who is Dr Amos Josiah Dangut?

Dr Amos Josiah Dangut joined the service of WAEC in 1998 as an Assistant Registrar II and rose through the ranks to become a Deputy Registrar in April 2018.

 

Dangut, until his appointment was the Deputy Registrar/HNO’s office.

He won the Nigeria Examinations Committee’s commendation for transparent conduct of examination between 2000 and 2006.

Amos Josiah Dangut Age

Dangut was born on October 2, 1967. He is currently 56 years old as at October 2, 2023.

Amos Josiah Dangut Tribe

He was born at Mbar District of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State

Amos Josiah Dangut Education

Dangut attended Government Secondary School, Riyom (1981 to 1983) and Government Science School, Kuru (1983 to 1986), where he obtained his WASC/SC in 1986, both in Plateau State; from there, he proceeded to the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, where he bagged the award of Bachelor of Agriculture in Animal Production in 1991.

Amos Josiah Dangut Career

  • Dangut served as an Assistant Registrar/Subject Officer, Test Development Division, WAEC, Lagos (July 1998 – January 2005)
  • Senior Assistant Registrar/Head of Examinations Security and Deputy to the Branch Controller, Uyo Branch Office (January 2005 – January 2008)
  • Senior Assistant Registrar/Head of Examinations Security and Deputy to the Branch Controller, Bauchi Branch Office (January 2008 – December 2011)
  • Senior Assistant Registrar/Branch Controller, Yola Branch office (December 2011 – January 2019)
  • Deputy Registrar/Controller, Post Examinations Department (January 2019 – October, 2020)
  • Deputy Registrar/Zonal Coordinator, Ikeja Zonal Office.
NewsOnline Nigeria

Recent Posts

  • Brands & Marketing

Fidelity Bank Chairman Amaka Onwughalu Wins ‘Women on Bank Boards’ Award at AWBFA 2026

Fidelity Bank Chairman Amaka Onwughalu has won ‘Women on Bank Boards’ Award at AWBFA 2026.…

10 hours ago
  • Education
  • Opinion

From Classrooms to Despair: Why Many Nigerian Youths Now See Education as a Scam

Nigeria is gradually reaching a dangerous point where many young people no longer believe education…

10 hours ago
  • Opinion
  • Politics

Public Funds, Private Politics: Are Governors Using Nigeria’s Treasury to Fund Party Elections?

Many citizens are increasingly worried about allegations that public funds are being used to finance…

11 hours ago
  • Opinion

Leadership Without Service: Politicians Celebrate While Nigerians Suffer By Festus Edovia

Across Nigeria today, millions of citizens wake up each morning to hardship, uncertainty, and frustration,…

11 hours ago
  • 2027 Election
  • Politics

2027: NDC Slashes Nomination Fees for Women, Youths, Persons With Disabilities

NDC has slashed nomination fees for Women, Youths, and Persons With Disabilities.   NewsOnline Nigeria…

11 hours ago
  • Entertainment

Sandra Edoho Accuses Ex-Husband Frank Edoho of Infidelity, Financial Abuse Amid Chike Controversy

Sandra Edoho has accused Ex-Husband Frank Edoho of infidelity and financial abuse amid Chike controversy.…

11 hours ago