A gaggle, Involved Dad and mom and Educators (CPE), has pleaded with the Federal Authorities (FG) to evaluate the age restrictions positioned on candidates planning to put in writing the Senior Faculty Certificates Examination (SSCE).
The Minister of Schooling, Prof. Tahir Mamman, had mentioned on a dwell tv programme that the FG had determined to peg the West African Senior Faculty Certificates Examination (WASSCE) age at 18.
Because of this college students beneath the age of 18 would now not be allowed to put in writing the examinations.
The group of fogeys beneath the auspice of CPE has now issued an announcement, calling on the FG to rescind the choice.
Additionally they mentioned that the implementation of such a coverage may have sure penalties on the youths and society at giant.
In response to the assertion, signed by the CPE coordinator, Yinka Ogunde, the instant implementation of the coverage may result in some college students remaining idle.
“The federal government ought to realise that a whole bunch of hundreds of scholars could discover themselves idling on the streets for an prolonged interval of two to a few years, merely awaiting the prospect to take a seat for an examination that would form their futures,” the assertion learn.
“Implementing a structured system that considers age from the onset of a pupil’s educational journey would foster a more practical and honest academic atmosphere. Such a system would forestall abrupt and disruptive modifications at essential educational levels, thereby supporting a smoother transition by means of the tutorial system.
“This determination highlights, as soon as once more, the arbitrary processes usually employed in governmental decision-making, particularly in issues that critically have an effect on the way forward for our youth.
“We, hereby, plead with the minister to rethink the present strategy, and urge a considerate and complete evaluate of the potential impacts, and to have interaction in dialogue with stakeholders to plan a extra balanced resolution.
“We should ponder the societal affect of getting a major variety of younger people, doubtlessly left with out constructive actions, wandering the streets throughout the nation. This isn’t merely an academic concern however a social one that would have lasting repercussions.”
