Osun Examination Bill Passes Second Reading

The Osun State 2022 Examination Board bill has passed the second reading at the Plenary of the State House of Assembly.

The speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, maintained that the bill would be beneficial to the state if passed into law, noting that it would improve the training of examiners in the state.

“The Osun Examination Board bill will add value to the conduct of examination and education sector if passed into law.

“One of the benefits to be derived from the bill is that examination malpractice will be curbed among students,” the Speaker said. 

Also speaking on the benefits of the bill, the House Majority Leader, Maroof Olanrewaju, stated that it would encourage changes in the conduct of examinations in Osun state.

He said: “The bill would promote the education policy of the government and regulate examinations conducts in the state.

“The bill would also provide consultancy services for examiners and examination writers in the state.”

Olanrewaju added that if passed into law, "the bill will be a liaison between government and private schools in the state.

“Examination malpractice will be eliminated in the education sector if the bill is passed into law” he added.

He advised the quick passage of the bill into law for the students and other members of the state.