Imo Pupils Face Darkness During Entrance Exams Amid Delays

Pupils in Imo State sat for their first school leaving certificate common entrance examinations under challenging conditions, with some forced to remain in darkness until 7 PM due to delays in the distribution of examination materials. The exams were scheduled to start at 9 AM, but heavy rainfall caused significant delays, leading to parents waiting anxiously for their children.

Reports indicated that question papers did not arrive at various centers until late in the day, with some parents waiting until 4 PM at Shell Camp Primary School. Parents expressed their frustration on social media, demanding accountability from the Imo State Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

Chukwudi and Chinw criticized the education system's failures, while Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, the commissioner for primary and secondary education, declined to comment on the situation. The incident raised concerns about the psychological impact on children under 12 who endured these conditions.