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  Ondo air crash pilot dies two weeks after wedding Squadron Leader Ahamefule Aham Man-Ugwueje, one of the pilots of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, which crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday, got married in an elaborate ceremony in Abuja two weeks before the accident. Man-Ugwueje tied the knot with Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle on September 19, 2026, according to details of the wedding invitation and posts by vendors involved in the ceremony. According to information on his Facebook profile, Man-Ugwueje’s hometown is listed as Umuahia, Abia State, while Abuja is listed as his current town/city. The aircraft, which had 25 people on board, including five crew members and 20 passengers, crashed while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday confirmed that all 25 people on board died in the accident and released their names. Squadron Leader Ahamefule Aham Man-Ugwueje and Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle during their we...

WAEC APPOINTS SULEIMAN KUM AS NEW HEAD OF NIGERIA NATIONAL OFFICE. (PHOTO).


 WAEC Appoints Suleiman Kum as New Head of Nigeria National Office


The West African Examinations Council has officially announced the appointment of Suleiman Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office. The 56-year-old administrative expert succeeds Dr. Amos Dangut, whose three-year tenure ended on October 1, 2026. Dr. Dangut has since stepped into a higher role, assuming office as the global Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of WAEC.


Before taking on his new role, Kum served as the Deputy Registrar in the Head of Nigeria National Office division and was the council's Senior Deputy Registrar for Test Administration until the end of August.


A Legacy of Innovation and Technological Advancement


In a statement issued on Sunday, Moyosola Adesina, the Head of Public Affairs for WAEC Nigeria, described Kum as a seasoned test developer, administrator, and executive. Since joining the council on July 17, 1998, as an Assistant Registrar II, Kum has consistently driven administrative and technological reforms.


Among his notable achievements, Kum pioneered the integration of Variable Data Printing and enhanced code-security features in security printing. He also modernized the organization's workforce management by replacing council-wide attendance systems with facial-recognition biometric devices. Furthermore, Kum led the seamless implementation of Achievement Tests using Computer-Based Examination platforms and successfully established the Gusau branch as a key Custodial Centre.


Academic Background and Diverse Leadership Experience


Hailing from Plateau State, Kum holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Open University of Nigeria. He is currently advancing his academic qualifications by pursuing a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Planning at the same institution.


Over his long career, Kum has accumulated vast experience in examination security, test development, and branch administration. He has served the examination body in various critical roles across the country, including:


• Assistant Registrar and Head of Exams Security in Awka, Yola, and Makurdi

• Branch Controller in Gusau and Kano

• Deputy Registrar and Head of the Security Printing Department

• Zonal Coordinator for Port Harcourt and Ikeja

• Director of Administration

The council emphasized that Kum's career is marked by deep integrity, innovation, and a strong commitment to service, earning him numerous institutional accolades and awards throughout his decades of service.

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