300000 South East Students May Miss Exams
300000 South East Students May Miss Exams
Because of IPOB’s decision to sit at home, around 300,000 students in the Southeast might miss the General Mathematics exam in the May/June 2024 WASSCE scheduled for May 30, 2024.
Since May 30, 2024, is “Biafra Day,” IPOB asked WAEC last week to delay the General Mathematics exam.
The South East will see sit-ins, with restrictions on both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, according to IPOB.
The pro-Biafra group warned WAEC about student safety if the exam happens on May 30.
Cancelling the exam, rather than having it at home, could harm the education of 300,000 kids in the Southeast.
Because IPOB decided to stay at home, around 300,000 students in the Southeast might miss the General Mathematics exam in the May/June 2024 WASSCE scheduled for May 30, 2024.
Because May 30, 2024, is “Biafra Day,” IPOB asked WAEC last week to delay the General Mathematics exam.
The South East will see sit-ins, with restrictions on both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, according to IPOB.
The pro-Biafra group threatened to hold WAEC responsible if any harm came to students during the planned exam on May 30.
Not having the exam, instead of letting it happen at home, could risk the education of all 300,000 kids in the Southeast, as math is a required subject like English.
300000 South East Students May Miss Exams
According to information obtained by Daily Sun, WAEC is not considering delaying the test. So, it sent letters to the governors of the five Southeast states, the Federal Ministry of Education, and the Inspector General of Police about the threat to disrupt the current May/June 2024 school certificate exams.
WAEC requested guarantees from the governors to guarantee a flawless WASSCE.
Dr Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC’s National Office (HNO), said: “We can’t ignore the level of insecurity in the country.” Examining students has proven to be difficult. There are instances of insecurity in numerous locations throughout the nation.
Conducting exams in places where there is a high risk of insecurity would necessitate additional security measures. The council appreciates the valuable support of the Nigeria Police in helping achieve its objectives during test conduct.
The Abia State Government, in the meantime, has made a clear plea for understanding to everyone, including the leadership of IPOB, outlining the consequences of preventing state secondary school pupils from taking the WAEC General Mathematics exam on May 30.
300000 South East Students May Miss Exams
A very senior ministry official, speaking anonymously, stated that carrying out the directive of IPOB would cause more harm than good to the affected students and the South East as a whole. The Commissioner for Education could not be reached for comment.
Preventing students from taking the exam means they won’t be admitted to higher education institutions. This international exam cannot be retaken later.
The government is appealing to the leaders of the IPOB through this medium to reconsider their earlier order for the benefit of the innocent students, even though they have not yet had an official meeting with them.”
Umuahia merchant Okiyi stated: “WAEC cannot cancel or shift the exam date because of the directive.”
As long as no one is against their stay-at-home policy, they shouldn’t do anything that will endanger our children’s future,” stated Kalu Okoro, a different father. Let the IPOB know that if they are successful in keeping our kids from sitting their exams, they have succeeded in endangering our kids’ future. IPOB needs to exercise caution in order to avoid repeating its previous mistakes.
Emmanuel, Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother, stated that the directive is part of the long-drawn strategy adopted by the pro-Biafra group to achieve its aim. Being a good-hearted leader, Onyendu (Nnamdi Kanu) is probably going to offer contradictory instructions.
He committed to contacting the IPOB leader in order to find a resolution.
The Ebonyi State Government, on its part, has insisted that the exam will take place and pledged to take the necessary steps to guarantee that students sit their exams without experiencing any security lapses. Jude Okpor, the commissioner for information and orientation, stated to the Daily Sun: “You and I are aware that WASSCE is proceeding in the state without any obstacles. There would be no exception on May 30.
The Nigeria Parents’ Forum president, Monday Eze, stated: “This is a security issue.” Anyhow, we never discuss security-related topics. But we place a great deal of importance on our children’s lives.
Should South East governors be unable to ensure sufficient security in the schools on that particular day, WAEC has the option to reschedule the General Mathematics exam for a different day, saving our children’s lives from being in vain.
“It is in the best interests of the children, who are innocent future leaders, that IPOB rethink its threats and permit the WASSCE to hold that day in Igboland.”
300000 South East Students May Miss Exams
Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Ude, the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, stated: “You, the members of the fourth estate of the realm, hold the key to solving some of these problems.” This issue has arisen partly from the emphasis placed on incorrect things.
300000 South East Students May Miss Exams
By disseminating these negative ideas, society deteriorates.
If a child doesn’t know they were told not to come outside, they won’t be afraid and will come out to take their exam. He won’t give a damn. The media disseminate the news and ingrain people’s anxiety in their typical manner.
Students will take the WASSCE, a nationwide or perhaps worldwide exam conducted on the same day throughout West African nations. There is a current schedule, and this is an exam for all of West Africa—nor just Nigeria or Anambra State. Thus, rather than falling for fallacies, kids should concentrate on their schedule and their tests. It is not a state matter if WAEC declares there should be no exam in her chair. Since mathematics is not a typical topic, nothing should stop it. Any postsecondary institution in the nation won’t admit you if you don’t possess a mathematics degree. Therefore, we request that IPOB permit our kids to take the WASSCE.
Parent Mr Solomon Gwiyi declared, “The directive is misguided and must be denounced completely.” As an activist, he should not endanger his people’s future because he wants freedom and a better environment to support justice and fairness for them.
IPOB’s agitation is pointless if their goal is to prevent the very individuals they are fighting for from taking part in an international exam that will act as a springboard and stepping stone to greatness. So, what are you fighting for? In my opinion, we need appropriate argumentation in this regard.
“There are numerous repercussions if the student chooses not to write the WASSCE. The primary consequence of the move is that it has derailed those candidates’ academic careers. To be honest, I don’t think we should treat our people that way at all.
It affects the economy as well. As everyone knows, buying WAEC forms in the current economic climate is not easy. Since the kids aren’t allowed to write general math, just picture having to buy it all over again. It is inconceivable to consider this.
“I’m not pleading with IPOB; rather, I’m pleading with all Igboland supporters, particularly those they regard, to persuade them to let our children take part in this test. I urge Senators Patrick Ubah, Eyinnaya Abaribe, and other well-known individuals to rationally persuade them to desist from executing their threats on those innocent students. They have no right to be diverted in this way.
“IPOB has no moral justification to order for the stoppage of a regional examination like WAEC,” stated Mr Uche Eze, another father. The call is absurd. The callers ought to realize that they are attempting to end the futures of the children taking part in the assessment.
WAEC is intended for more than only Nigeria and the South East. IPOB is not for Nigeria as a whole, but rather for the South East region of the country, even if it is only for Nigeria. Students will undoubtedly suffer the consequences if there is an attempt to sabotage the exam in the South East.
“IPOB need to put down its weapons and let harmony rule. Don’t let the young people from the East have their academic futures compromised.
Parent Mrs Oluchukwu Ezea: “I shall encourage WAEC not to hold the said exam that day in the five states if there wouldn’t be appropriate security in all the secondary schools that day, having knowledge of the IPOB’s shenanigans.
300000 South East Students May Miss Exams
According to information obtained by Daily Sun, candidates in the South East completed Physics 3 (Practical), Building Construction 3 (Building Drawing and Essay), History 2 (Essay), and History 1 (Objective) on May 30 without any difficulties, in accordance with the WAEC schedule for candidates in Nigeria.
Nonetheless, candidates taking the exam that day were required by the IPOB to wear their uniforms.
There was no concern, according to an anonymous school owner in Ebonyi State, because IPOB recognized the value of the school examination for the future of Igbo kids.
Last year, we didn’t even encounter any issues. Tuesday was the date. They announced that students who were taking the exam needed to wear their school uniform. Our pupils came to class dressed in their uniforms. We had no issues because every school that took the WASSCE competed in Physics. This time, I don’t think the circumstances will be any different,” he remarked.
Credit: Allschoolabs, Nairaland
