 examinations officially began today across South Sudan, with 84,815 candidates from 1,953 schools sitting for the national tests in 551 examination centers.){kind=link}
By Otto Abut
The 2025 Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) examinations officially began today across South Sudan, with 84,815 candidates from 1,953 schools sitting for the national tests in 551 examination centers.
Vice President and Chairperson of the Service Cluster, H.E. Josephine Lagu, rang the bell at Juba One Boys Primary School to mark the official opening of the examinations.
In her remarks, she delivered a firm message to all supervisors, invigilators, monitors, and security officers, urging them to uphold professionalism and protect the credibility of the national exams.
“I urge you to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and neutrality. Safeguard the credibility of the examination process. Let there be no room for malpractice… no room for interference and no room for any action that undermines the future of our children,” she stressed.
Minister of General Education, Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, also addressed candidates during the bell ringing ceremony, warning them against cheating and encouraging them to rely on their preparation and the knowledge they have gained throughout their schooling.
He extended appreciation to teachers across the country for their resilience despite difficult working conditions and urged candidates to work hard to progress to Senior One.
Dr. Kuyok confirmed that the 2025 academic year will officially begin on 2 February, and that marking of exam papers will commence immediately after the exams to ensure the timely release of results.
He also highlighted the historic importance of Juba One Boys Primary School and pledged collaboration with Central Equatoria State authorities and the national government to complete the school’s perimeter fence to strengthen the safety of the learners.
Representing the state leadership, Central Equatoria Deputy Governor Paulino Lokudu encouraged candidates to use the opportunity to advance their education.
“Make sure that you use your pens to take you to another level. The secondary school is waiting for you. Work hard, and we want to see you progressing,” he urged.
Lokudu also called for joint efforts between the state government and the Ministry of General Education to address challenges facing public schools, including land protection, safeguarding school property, and improving the overall learning environment.
As the CPE examinations proceed through Friday, 28 November, senior government officials expressed gratitude to both national and state leaders for their continued support of the education sector and reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a fair and credible examination process nationwide.