The Kogi State Ministry of Education has officially announced the date for the commencement of Data Capturing for the 2024/2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in all public secondary schools across the state. The announcement, made through a statement signed by Mrs. Iyabo Moraiyewa, the WAEC Desk Officer for Kogi State, took place on Friday in Lokoja. This marks a crucial milestone for all public secondary schools in preparation for the upcoming WAEC examinations.
Key Details and Important Information
According to the statement, the data capturing exercise will officially begin on Monday, January 13, 2025. This is a critical period for all eligible students in public secondary schools across Kogi State, as their personal and academic data will be collected for the purpose of registering them for the 2024/2025 WAEC.
Mrs. Moraiyewa emphasized the importance of cooperation from all stakeholders, including school principals and other educational staff, in ensuring that the exercise is carried out smoothly and effectively. The teams handling the data capturing process, which have been contracted by the Ministry of Education, will visit various schools starting from the aforementioned date. They will be responsible for gathering and verifying student data that will be used for their registration in the upcoming WAEC examinations.
Why is This Exercise Important?
The data capturing exercise serves several key purposes:
- WAEC Examination Registration: It ensures that all students are properly registered for the WAEC examinations. Accurate and up-to-date data is essential for students to take the exams.
- Seamless Process: The collaboration between schools and the consultant handling the data capturing is vital for ensuring that the entire process is smooth and free of any errors or delays. This is particularly crucial as any mistake in the registration process could affect students’ ability to sit for their exams.
- Compliance and Organization: The exercise helps the Ministry of Education organize the registration process, ensuring that all students meet the necessary requirements to take the examination and that their records are accurately captured.
What Should School Principals Do?
The Kogi State Ministry of Education has called on all public secondary school principals to ensure that their schools are adequately prepared for the data capturing exercise. Principals are urged to:
Provide necessary assistance to the WAEC data capturing teams.
Ensure that students’ details are correctly prepared and available for capturing.
Support the teams in ensuring smooth data verification for every student.
Looking Ahead
With the commencement of the data capturing process, the Kogi State Ministry of Education is looking forward to a seamless and efficient registration for the 2024/2025 WAEC exams. The process, which starts on January 13, 2025, will lay the groundwork for the successful participation of Kogi’s students in the upcoming WAEC examinations.
The cooperation of school principals, teachers, and other educational stakeholders will be key to ensuring that no student is left out of this crucial registration process. The Ministry has assured that this exercise will proceed in an orderly and efficient manner, with the goal of setting up every student for success in their exams.
As Kogi State prepares for the 2024/2025 WAEC, the data capturing exercise will serve as the foundation for a smooth registration process. The Kogi State Ministry of Education’s commitment to this initiative reflects its dedication to ensuring the success of its students. With the support of all relevant stakeholders, the process will be a success, enabling students to focus on their studies and ultimately, their exam success.
