The news in the Democratic Republic of Congo was marked by the publication of the results of the state exams for the 2023 edition. However, this announcement was marred by an error by the Ministry of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education (EPST). ), causing a real outcry in the country.
Indeed, several schools were faced with a second wave of publication of results, which provoked indignation among many Congolese. Faced with this growing controversy, the EPST communications department tried to explain itself, seeking to calm minds and restore the credibility of the education sector.
According to the explanations provided by the ministry, this confusion results from poor consultation of the results, with some students rejoicing in their success when in reality they had not obtained the expected results. This error is attributed to using the wrong edit code when viewing the results.
The EPST inspector general confirmed this confusion and recalled that the results initially published remained unchanged, barring poor consultation. He stressed that the official list would clarify the situation and confirm the results of the state exam.
The EPST also informed that the technical problem linked to the erroneous use of the 2022 edition would be resolved by closing this consultation window. However, this situation has created great confusion among students and their parents, calling into question the reliability of the Congolese education system.
Faced with this situation, the Minister of EPST, Tony Mwaba Kazadi, reaffirmed his commitment to continue his mission to improve the education system and correct the mistakes that have been made. He underlined his commitment to President Tshisekedi and his desire to ensure that all students have access to quality education.
Despite this explanation, the EPST recognizes the concerns and reactions of the public and calls for taking into account the results as they are confirmed by the official rankings. He thus wishes to restore confidence in the education system and guarantee fairness in the evaluation of students.
This controversy highlights the importance of rigorous and transparent management of examination results, in order to avoid such errors which can call into question the credibility of the education system. It is essential to guarantee equal opportunities and the confidence of students and their families in the assessment and certification process.