Jubek State Minister of Education declares that the Primary Eight Leaving Exams passed by 82 percent in schools within Juba.
Dr Wani Sule says 50 out of 139 schools in the state have passed with percentage of 100.
He says the results of the primary leaving exams indicate males ahead of their female counterparts with scores of 83 versus 80 percent.
Dr Sule congratulates the academic performers of the primary leaving exams upon their success and teachers and parents for their support.
Jubek State, last year faced teachers’ strikes for prompt payment of salaries and other allowances amidst heightening economic crisis.