MONROVIA – Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah has called on thousands of Liberian students sitting this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to approach the tests with confidence, discipline, and integrity, urging candidates to reject examination malpractice and trust in their preparation.
In a special message delivered ahead of the commencement of the examinations, Dr. Jallah encouraged 12th-grade students across the country to remain calm and focused as they prepare for one of the most important academic milestones of their lives.
“You are ready. Everything you have worked for, every late night, every sacrifice, it has been building to this,” the Education Minister told students. “June 1 is your moment. This moment belongs to you. Own it fully.”
The Minister acknowledged the sacrifices made by students, parents, teachers, and communities throughout the educational journey, describing the examination as the culmination of years of learning, perseverance, and hard work.
She urged candidates to arrive early at examination centers, carefully follow instructions, manage their time effectively, and remain focused throughout the testing period. Most importantly, she stressed the need for honesty and academic integrity.
“Above all, let integrity guide you,” Dr. Jallah said. “Believe in the knowledge and preparation you already carry within you. There is dignity in honest effort and true confidence in knowing you earned your success through hard work.”
Her comments come amid ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Education and the Liberia National Commission for UNESCO to strengthen examination standards and curb academic dishonesty in schools across the country.
The Education Minister assured candidates that the government remains committed to ensuring a fair and transparent examination process in which results accurately reflect students’ abilities and efforts.
“This government is committed to ensuring that every examination is administered fairly and that your results reflect your true effort,” she emphasized.
Beyond the examination itself, Dr. Jallah reminded students that WASSCE is only one step in a much larger journey of personal and professional growth. She encouraged them to remain ambitious and recognize the role they will play in Liberia’s future development.
According to the Minister, among this year’s candidates are future presidents, legislators, teachers, doctors, nurses, engineers, entrepreneurs, researchers, artists, and public servants who will help shape the nation’s future.
She also paid tribute to teachers, school administrators, parents, and guardians for their support and commitment to the education of Liberia’s youth.
As thousands of candidates across Liberia begin writing their examinations, Dr. Jallah urged them to enter the examination room with confidence rather than fear.
“Don’t panic. Believe in what you have learned. Believe in your ability to succeed,” she said while wishing candidates clarity of mind, focus, strength, and success.
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination serves as the primary secondary school exit examination across West Africa and remains a key requirement for university admission and other post-secondary opportunities.
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