Delta State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Mrs. Rose Ezewu, has highlighted the Oborevwori administration’s commitment to building a Delta that benefits everyone particularly through transformative policies and programs in the education sector aimed at improving service delivery and boosting productivity.
Speaking in Asaba at the 2025 meeting of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) State Committee, Ezewu, who was represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Patricia Iniovosa-Okakwu, noted that these efforts have played a key role in the steady improvement of students’ performance in both internal and external examinations across the state.
Ezewu explained that the WAEC State Committee meeting is a yearly gathering that provides stakeholders with the opportunity to review and assess how the last West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates was conducted in Delta State.
She emphasized that the delay in the delivery of English question papers—which led to students writing their exams at night using torchlights in some centers—must be completely avoided in the future. She, however, commended the Council for the successful conduct of the 2025 May/June WAEC exams for school candidates and the prompt release of results.
The Commissioner also reaffirmed her full support for the Council’s efforts, pledging to continue working together to ensure every child in Delta State has access to quality, standardized education.
In her welcome address, the Director of Examinations at the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Clementina Ojumah, described the meeting as a valuable platform to discuss key issues surrounding the conduct of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and to assess student performance across Delta State.
She stressed that the shared objective is to develop practical strategies to further enhance the state’s performance in future exams. Achieving this, she said, requires open and collaborative dialogue where all stakeholders contribute meaningfully and every idea is thoughtfully considered.
Ojumah reaffirmed Delta State’s strong commitment to raising academic standards by creating opportunities for students to showcase their potential, while promoting a culture of integrity, unity, and academic excellence during examinations.
She also called on the Council and stakeholders to consider setting up a dedicated examination materials distribution center within the state to improve efficiency and ensure timely delivery during future exams.
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