In preparation for the 2025 Mandatory Central Promotion Examination (MCPE) for Senior Secondary School Two (SS2) students, education officials in Abia State have been strongly urged to uphold professionalism and ethical standards to safeguard the integrity of public examinations.
At a high-level briefing held at the Examinations Development Centre (EDC) in Umuahia, the EDC Director, Mrs. Kanu Ucheoma Peace, emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and discipline among inspectors and supervisors involved in the examination process. The 2025 MCPE, scheduled for Tuesday, July 15 to Thursday, July 24, is a key academic benchmark for SS2 students as they prepare for their final WAEC and NECO examinations.
Mrs. Kanu stressed that the credibility of the exams hinges on the integrity of supervising personnel. “We are working closely with the Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB) to assign only teachers of proven character. Supervisors must be honest, disciplined, and committed to safeguarding the future of our students,” she stated.
She also issued a stern warning against unethical practices, revealing that the EDC had received disturbing reports of some exam supervisors demanding bribes or resorting to intimidation when their demands were refused. “Such actions tarnish the image of our educational system and erode the foundation of merit-based evaluation,” she said, adding that any supervisor found guilty of misconduct will face strict disciplinary action.
During the briefing, Area Inspectors across various zones shared field experiences and challenges, including transport logistics and security issues at examination centers. Mrs. Ebere Akpulonu, Area Inspector for Bende, and Mrs. Eke Ukaonu Patience, Inspector for Abia South II, both committed to improving collaboration to resolve these issues before the exams begin.
The meeting underscored the state’s commitment to restoring credibility in public assessments and highlighted the collective responsibility required to ensure the success of the upcoming examination. With public trust in education outcomes at stake, officials agreed on the need for vigilance, integrity, and accountability to uphold academic excellence in Abia State.
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