Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called for a ban on mobile phone usage not just for students, but also for teachers and invigilators inside exam halls. Apexnewsgh reports
The Minister announced the swearing-in ceremony of the new National Education Inspectorate Board, where he stressed the urgent need to clamp down on examination malpractice.
“The idea of a student having access to phones in the examination room is a no-no,” Iddrisu declared. “Probably, we have to even review this concept to include the usage of phones by examiners and supervisors.”
His statement comes amid growing concerns that some invigilators may be complicit in aiding students to cheat during exams.
“In some instances of cheating, it may be some of them [invigilators] who are aiding the malpractice,” he said. “Therefore, we have to limit who can carry a phone into an exam room.”
While acknowledging that some officials may need phones for logistical purposes—such as calling for exam papers or submitting urgent reports—the Minister insisted that any exceptions must come with strict enforcement.
“I would have pronounced a complete ban on phone usage, but we have cases when examiners will have to call for exam papers or send a report,” he admitted. “However, we expect strict compliance and enforceability of this rule.”
Iddrisu issued a stern warning, vowing that any invigilator caught facilitating exam fraud would face severe consequences.
The proposal has sparked mixed reactions, with some educators welcoming the move as a necessary step to restore credibility in examinations, while others worry about practical challenges in enforcing the ban.
As Ghana continues its fight against examination malpractice, the Minister’s latest directive could mark a turning point—ensuring that only pens, papers, and integrity enter the exam hall.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
