By Beryl Odele
Students sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed increased confidence in their performance, attributing their preparedness to improved learning facilities and sustained investments in the education sector by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
This was evident during a monitoring visit by officials of the Education Secretariat to selected examination centres, where candidates described the examination environment as conducive, organized and supportive of academic success.
Many students noted that the ongoing renovation and upgrading of school infrastructure across the Territory have significantly enhanced teaching and learning, enabling them to prepare adequately for their examinations.
Speaking during the exercise, the Director of the Education Resource Centre (ERC), Dr. Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, said the positive atmosphere observed in schools reflects the FCTA’s commitment to delivering quality education and creating an enabling environment for learners.
She noted that modernized classrooms, improved facilities and strengthened quality assurance mechanisms have contributed to better learning outcomes and enhanced examination experiences for students.
According to her, the Administration remains committed to ensuring that every child in the FCT has access to quality education delivered in an environment that promotes excellence and integrity.
The Director of the Department of Quality Assurance, Hajiya Titilayo Hajara Alayande, also emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards across schools, noting that quality assurance remains central to sustaining public confidence in the education system.
She commended teachers, school administrators, supervisors and invigilators for their dedication, which has helped ensure the smooth conduct of examinations across the Territory.
At centres visited, including Government Secondary School, Garki, and Olumawu School, Wuse II, examination activities proceeded seamlessly, with candidates commencing their papers as scheduled following the timely delivery of examination materials.
School administrators attributed the orderly conduct of the examination to effective collaboration between education stakeholders and the consistent support provided by the FCT Education Secretariat.
The successful conduct of the ongoing WASSCE, stakeholders say, demonstrates the growing impact of investments in educational infrastructure, quality assurance and human capital development within the Federal Capital Territory, positioning students for greater academic achievement and future leadership roles.
This version shifts the focus from “officials monitoring exams” to “students benefiting from improved educational infrastructure and reforms.”