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91.29% attendance in Bamenda as GCE kicks off.
91.29% attendance in Bamenda as GCE kicks off.
Owing to the socio-political malaise that has had a grip on all facets of livelihood in the North West region, the start of the 2019 GCE/BACC practical sessions almost caught no one’s attention. Turnout for these exams has been quite low since the outbreak of the Anglophone crisis in 2016 with most students of the region migrating to other regions to pursue studies.
According to statistics available on Day one of the exams, a total of 4520 students drawn from 17 centres answered present to decide their fate as against a 4951 initially expected. This represented a 91.29 attendance rate. Three of the centres were in Nkambe, Donga-Mantung Division. North West Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique and close aides toured some writing centres in Bamenda to ascertain a hitch-free unfolding of events. He visited PSS Mankon where reports confirm armed gunmen effortlessly stormed the area with intention of dismantling activities. It should be noted Mondays in the North West region have since been marked by heavy dead or ghost towns imposed by pro-separatists, resulting in the closure of many public and private institutions c for fear of the unknown. Unlike PSS Mankon, GBHS Ntamulung, GTHS Nkwen, GBHS Bayelle, and GBHS Bamendankwe all witnessed a relative calm.
The regional delegate for secondary education for the North West blamed the low turnout on the security challenges. A similar scenario reigned at the Mobil Nkwen and Mile 4 vicinities, scaring away some registered students from making it to their writing centres.
Coming at a time when insecurity continues to pose a major challenge, Adolphe Lele Lafrique said measures have been put in place by the state to assure the security of every candidate. He urged the students to shun all forms of uncouth and uncultured behaviour and remain ever loyal to school authorities and examiners as they remain the facilitators on their way to success.
Lele Lafrique further saluted the bravery of the students and their parents who have braved separatist threats and performed their basic rights by allowing their children enjoy education which remains one of the driving arms towards meaningful development.
By Etoh Anzah George in Bamenda.