Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has dismissed a statement circulating online that claims to explain delays in payment for national examination personnel, warning that the document is fake and did not originate from the government.
The Ministry of Education says the document is not genuine and has not been issued through any official channel, even as concerns continue to grow among contracted professionals involved in national examinations over delayed payments.
In a public statement shared on social media on Thursday, the Cabinet Secretary cautioned the public against misinformation and firmly distanced the Ministry from the circulating notice.
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“The document currently circulating is fake. I urge the public to treat it with the contempt it deserves.”
The disputed document, which has been widely shared online, was designed to resemble an official press statement from the Ministry of Education. It purported to address payment delays affecting supervisors, invigilators, security officers and other contracted professionals engaged in the administration and marking of national examinations.
It also claimed that budgetary constraints had affected payments and suggested that no funds had been allocated in a supplementary budget, which it said contributed to delays in compensating the personnel.
The fake statement further appeared to acknowledge the importance of the affected workers, stating:
“The Ministry recognizes the critical role played by Supervisors, Invigilators, Security Personnel and other contracted professionals in safeguarding integrity, credibility and timely delivery of national assessments. Their contribution remains central to the successful execution of the national examination calendar.”
It went on to claim that payments would be processed in the next financial year, depending on budget approvals and allocation processes involving the National Treasury, and suggested that the Ministry was working to secure the required funds.
However, education officials have dismissed all these claims, stating that no such communication has been issued and that the document does not reflect any official government position.
The Ministry has also clarified that it has not made any formal announcement regarding payment timelines in line with what is being circulated online.
The circulation of the fake statement comes at a time when contracted examination personnel have raised concerns over delayed payments for their services. These professionals play a key role in supervising, invigilating, securing, and marking national examinations across the country.
While the Ministry has in previous communications acknowledged their role in supporting the national examination process, it has not released any new statement confirming the contents of the fake notice.
The Cabinet Secretary’s remarks highlight growing concern within government over the spread of false information, particularly on sensitive issues involving public payments and national examination processes.
The Ministry has urged the public to rely only on verified official communication channels for accurate updates on education matters and examination-related issues.
Officials say monitoring efforts are ongoing as examination administration and related processes continue, with further updates expected only through authorised government platforms if any new developments arise.
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