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GAROWE — The Vice President and Acting President of Puntland State, Honorable Ilyas Osman Lugatoor, officially inaugurated the 2026 national certificate examinations in Garowe today, Saturday, marking a significant structural milestone for thousands of students across the regional state.
The academic examinations witnessed the enrollment of 25,221 candidates from both middle and secondary school levels across various regions of Puntland, amidst well-coordinated organizational arrangements designed to ensure an efficient and peaceful examination process.
According to a news report broadcast by Radio Galgaduud, the official launch ceremony took place in the presence of senior state government officials, alongside prominent educational leaders, school administrators, and members of academic faculties.
Following an inspection tour of the examination halls, the Acting President extended his best wishes to the students, praising the dedication, discipline, and academic resilience they demonstrated throughout their educational journeys despite ongoing development challenges.
The Vice President emphasized that the Puntland government prioritizes educational advancement as a core strategic pillar, reaffirming commitments to maintaining a high-quality, standardized learning environment that ensures equitable academic opportunities for the younger generation.
Lugatoor further commended the meticulous efforts displayed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, school administrations, teachers, and parents, highlighting their fundamental role in nurturing an educated youth capable of leading societal transformation.
During the launching ceremony, the Vice President personally distributed the first examination papers to students, encouraging them to maintain self-confidence, observe academic integrity, and strictly adhere to institutional guidelines governing the process.
The reports concluded by noting that the smooth execution of public services reflects Puntland’s administrative stability, underscoring government visions to foster an educated population ready to contribute meaningfully toward overall national progress and socio-economic prosperity.
The high-level governmental oversight surrounding the launch of standardized certificate examinations in Puntland serves as a strong indicator of the educational system’s institutional resilience and continuity. Accommodating over 25,000 candidates, these unified exams carry significant weight in consolidating academic assessment frameworks and shifting regional learning toward quality-driven outcomes.
The local authorities’ capacity to execute such massive logistical operations through structured collaboration with academic bodies demonstrates governance stability that places human capital investment at the forefront of local developmental goals, laying robust baselines for sustainable peace and civic growth.
