Governor Otti Announces Engagement with Schools to Ensure Uninterrupted WAEC Exams
Governor of Abia state, Alex Otti, has announced engagement with schools, in order to ensure uninterrupted WAEC examination amidst Biafra day.
Zita Ezechi 
In light of the impending Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) amidst the commemoration of Biafra Day on Thursday, May 30, 2024, the Enugu State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced its engagement with schools to prevent disruptions to the academic schedule while respecting the significance of the day for many.
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Governor Otti-led administration has assured that all necessary steps are being taken to collaborate with affected schools, preventing any potential disruptions to the WAEC exams. Speaking on behalf of the government, a spokesperson stated, "Government is in touch with all the schools affected to see what could be done so that WAEC exams are not disrupted. We are in touch with schools on how to handle the situation."
The government's approach is characterized by a desire to avoid unnecessary confrontation with individuals advocating for a sit-at-home protest to honor those who lost their lives during the Biafran War. Recognizing the deeply emotional nature of this period in history, officials emphasized the importance of allowing individuals to mourn and commemorate their loved ones without interference. "We are not interested in unnecessary confrontation with the people who are appealing for sit-at-home in honour of their dead ones. They have every right to mourn their own, especially going by the history of that war," the spokesperson stated.
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Furthermore, the government emphasized the non-politicization of the issue, emphasizing the need to approach the commemoration of the Biafran War with sensitivity and respect. "It’s something we shouldn’t politicize. It was an emotional period when we remember the genocidal onslaught. We don’t have any interest in confronting those who are asking people to observe that moment of honour for those who were victims of the genocidal war," the spokesperson added.
