The conduct of the National End of Primary Study Examinations (ENAFEP) in the province of South Kivu constitutes a major event for education in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With 165,746 finalist students from more than 4,000 primary schools, this session demonstrates the commitment of provincial authorities and education stakeholders to the promotion of knowledge and training of younger generations.
This impressive number of candidates, distributed equally between boys and girls, demonstrates the scale of the task but also the importance given to the education of all children, regardless of gender. The words of the provincial Minister of EPST, David Mubalama, highlight the logistical and organizational dimension of this examination, testifying to the coordination and preparation necessary to guarantee the smooth running of the tests.
Despite the security challenges that persist in certain areas of the South Kivu province, such as Kalehe and Minova, the determination of candidates to take their exams is undeniable. The resilience of students and the support of local authorities, like the president of the civil society consultation framework in Kalehe territory, Delphin Birimbi, underline the importance given to education as a vector of development and emancipation. .
The intervention of the interim governor, Marc Malago Kashekere, highlights recognition towards the teachers and staff involved in the organization of the tests, underlining the commitment of all to ensure optimal conditions for the candidates. The preventive measures taken upstream illustrate the authorities’ desire to ensure the safety and success of students, guarantors of the country’s future.
The visit to the schools by a team from the provincial government demonstrates the vigilance and monitoring exercised to guarantee the transparency and fairness of the exams. The increase in the number of schoolchildren in the province of South Kivu, with an increase rate of 4.2%, highlights the growing importance given to the education and schooling of Congolese youth.
Ultimately, ENAFEP in the province of South Kivu is an essential milestone in the educational journey of students, but also as a symbol of collective commitment to education as a lever for development and progress. for Congolese society.