The ordinary session of the state exam in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the 2024 edition started with a mixture of enthusiasm and expectations. This crucial event for thousands of young students is a decisive moment in their educational journey. In Butembo, in the province of North Kivu, the kick-off was solemnly given by the mayor of the city at the Mahamba Technical and Industrial Institute, in the presence of numerous authorities.
In his speech, the mayor of Butembo wanted to express his thanks to all those who contributed to the finalization of the school year despite the multiple challenges encountered, particularly linked to insecurity. This exam session is of capital importance for students, who see it as an opportunity to obtain their state diploma and take a step towards higher education or the professional world.
The call for discipline and seriousness launched to secondary school finalists is a warning against taking it easy and a reminder of the importance of hard work to succeed in these certification tests. The message from the director of EPST North Kivu 2 underlines the importance of capitalizing on the efforts made and seizing this chance to build a promising academic future.
It is also essential to mention the commitment of educational authorities to guarantee equal opportunities for all candidates, including those who have been affected by insecurity and forced to flee their place of residence. The establishment of examination centers adapted to their situation demonstrates the desire to allow everyone to take these tests in favorable conditions.
Beyond the figures and statistics, it is the destiny and dreams of thousands of young Congolese who are at stake during this state exam session. Each challenge represents a step closer to a better future, an opportunity to broaden one’s horizons and realize one’s aspirations. It is in this spirit that the candidates approach these crucial days, with determination and hope.
In these times marked by uncertainty and difficulties, education appears to be a bulwark and an essential lever for building a solid and promising future. Through these exams, it is the commitment to a more educated and competent society that materializes, an ambition shared by all stakeholders in the education sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond.
This state examination session in the DRC in 2024 is much more than an academic test, it embodies the hope and perseverance of young people determined to shape their own destiny and contribute to the development of their country.