Chief (Engr.) Dr. Jubril Dotun Sanusi, Okanlomo Oódua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, has congratulated the management, teachers, students and parents of ICAST Schools Ltd on the institution’s impressive performance in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
According to the school’s 2026 performance analysis, ICAST Schools recorded 543 passes out of 564 subject entries, representing an overall subject-pass rate of 96.28 per cent.
The school achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in 12 subjects, namely Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Government, Financial Accounting, Commerce, Further Mathematics, Literature-in-English, Geography, and Computer Hardware & GSM Repair.
The performance was particularly notable in the sciences, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics and Agricultural Science recording 100 per cent pass rates.
Mathematics recorded a 98.44 per cent pass rate, while English Language recorded 96.88 per cent.
Sanusi described the performance as “a result worthy of celebration,” but urged the school not to become complacent, stressing that excellence must be accompanied by continuous improvement.
“True excellence celebrates success, identifies weaknesses and defeats them.”
He challenged the management and teaching team to build on the 2026 achievement, particularly in subjects where there was room for improvement.
He specifically identified Yoruba, which recorded a 71.43 per cent pass rate, and Civic Education, with 79.69 per cent, as areas requiring greater attention, setting a target of 95 per cent or above in both subjects for the 2027 examination.
According to him, the goal should go beyond celebrating examination results to creating an educational environment where every child is supported to reach his or her full potential.
Education Beyond Certificates
Sanusi also highlighted ICAST’s 100 per cent performance in Computer Hardware & GSM Repair, describing it as evidence of the growing importance of practical and technological education.
He said education must go beyond the acquisition of certificates and equip young Nigerians with knowledge, practical skills, technological confidence and the ability to create value.
“The objective of education is not simply to produce students who pass examinations. The objective is to produce young people who can pass through life successfully.”
He added that the future belongs to young people who combine knowledge with character, competence, creativity and the courage to solve problems.
Sanusi Commends Teachers, Parents
The Okanlomo Oódua commended the teachers of ICAST Schools, describing them as the “silent heroes” behind the students’ achievement.
He noted that behind every successful student are teachers who prepare, encourage, correct and remain committed to the child’s success.
He equally appreciated parents and guardians for the sacrifices made to provide their children with quality education.
“Every time parents choose to invest in their children’s education, they are investing in the future,” he said.
Sanusi urged the school management to sustain its momentum by investing further in teacher development, science laboratories, ICT and digital learning, libraries and research, student mentoring, career guidance, vocational education and stronger parental engagement.
He said the ultimate objective should be to create a school environment where every child is known, weaknesses are identified, talents are developed and students are consistently challenged to excel.
‘Excellence Without Excuses’
While celebrating the 2026 WAEC performance, Sanusi challenged ICAST Schools to target 98 per cent-plus overall subject performance in the coming years and ultimately establish what he described as a culture of “Excellence Without Excuses.”
He congratulated the entire ICAST family and expressed confidence that the students would go on to become doctors, engineers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, scientists, technologists, academics, public servants and builders of Nigeria.
He concluded by urging the students to make their education meaningful through service, opportunity and character.
“May your knowledge become service. May your success become opportunity for others. May your character be greater than your certificates.”
