The finalists of the 56th edition of the exit exam, held from July 26 to 29, are plunged into concerning uncertainty. Their fate hangs in the balance, given that no compromise has been found between the government and the inspectors demanding respect for their rights. This is a matter that raises legitimate indignation and deserves urgent attention.
Since June 9, the exam center has been closed and no corrections have been made. The communication cell of the General Inspectorate of EPT confirmed this information, thus denying all contrary rumors. The Union for the Defence of Inspectors’ Rights (SYDEDRIE) has warned that the strike will not end until the government has honored its commitments. The president of SYDEDRIE made a poignant appeal to the finance minister to unlock the necessary funds.
EPT inspectors demand the application of the Mbuela Lodge agreement, which provides for a 30% increase in their bonus. This claim, as legitimate as it may be, is now a thorn in the side of students and their families who are anxiously awaiting the publication of the results of these national tests.
It is unacceptable that the ambitions and future of our young people are held hostage by a conflict that could have been avoided. The competent authorities, notably the Ministers of Budget and Finance, are called upon to urgently resolve this issue. The President of the Republic must intervene and instruct his ministers to pay the teacher and inspector arrears.
This situation is a cry of distress for our educational system. It is time for the government to act responsibly and take concrete measures to resolve this crisis. Students, parents, and the entire nation are waiting for decisive action. The future of our country depends on the quality of our educational system. Let’s not leave our young people hostage to a conflict that can be resolved through dialogue and respect for commitments.
Féret-lumbu-Gédéon from Kinshasa
