The increasing percentage of poor performances in public examinations by Nigerian students continued as only about 37.97%, representing 150, 615 candidates, out of 413, 266 candidates, that sat for the November/December 2012 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Nigeria, obtained credits in five subjects and above, which include English Language and Mathematics.

Also, no fewer than 62.03% of candidates, representing 262, 651 candidates, failed to secure credits in five subjects and above, including English Language and Mathematics.

By implication of the November/December 2012 WASSCE results, the 150, 615 (37.97%) candidates that secured credits in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, are qualified to apply or use the results for admission into tertiary institutions.

Now the question is, why the "downward-sloping" trend in the performances of young Nigerian students.

The Teachers, parents, students, or social media, who is to blame? Discuss below in comment.