Despite a warning from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to disrupt the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on May 30^th, the exams proceeded smoothly in Nsukka, Enugu State.

IPOB had called for a “sit-at-home” in the Southeast to commemorate “Biafra’s Heroes Day,” coinciding with the scheduled WASSCE exams. However, Daily Sun reports that candidates in Nsukka took their mathematics exams without any reported incidents of threat or harassment.

At Urban Girls’ Secondary School, a public school, students were already writing their mathematics paper 1 exam by 10:00 am. Mr. Agboede Theresa, a school official, confirmed that the examination started smoothly with all registered candidates present.

“So far so good, everything is calm here,” she said. “The external invigilator arrived at the school at exactly 9:00 a.m. and the examination started at 9:30 a.m. after proper screening of the candidates.”

Similarly, at the private Hill View Unique Secondary School, Principal Sir Gabriel Ogwuche stated that the IPOB sit-at-home did not affect their examination.

“Our external invigilator arrived here with exam material as early as 8:55 a.m., and the mathematics examination started at exactly 9:30 a.m.,” he said.

While access to St. Catherine Secondary School, a missionary school, was restricted, a gateman confirmed that the WASSCE exams were proceeding smoothly.

An Internal invigilator at Model Secondary School, who requested anonymity, also confirmed that the exams were taking place at their school.

“Students are currently in the examination hall writing the exam and all the registered candidates are in attendance, so the IPOB sit-at-home order did not in any way affect the exam,” the invigilator said.

Despite the smooth conduct of the WASSCE, Nsukka and its surrounding areas remained largely deserted as residents complied with the IPOB sit-at-home order. Markets, banks, and business centres were closed. (Daily Sun)

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