Hargeisa — Somaliland’s Minister of Education and Science, Professor Ismail Ducaale Yusuf, has assured the cabinet that preparations are complete for the national certificate examinations set to commence on Saturday, 21 June 2025.
Speaking during a cabinet meeting held this week in Hargeisa under the leadership of President Abdirahman Mohamed Irro, Prof. Yusuf said that an estimated 40,000 students will sit for the crucial national exams at both the Grade 8 and Grade 12 levels.
In his briefing, Prof. Yusuf outlined a robust awareness campaign jointly carried out with the Ministries of Religion and Information to discourage cheating and promote academic integrity across all examination centers. The inter-ministerial collaboration seeks to enhance public awareness on the importance of fairness and honesty, especially during this key period in Somaliland’s academic calendar.
He called on parents, educators, and the wider community to support students, maintain discipline, and help uphold the credibility of Somaliland’s education system. The minister reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that this year’s examinations would be conducted smoothly, securely, and transparently, setting a positive example for future sessions.