Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani inspects a student’s exam papers during a visit to a preparatory school in Baghdad’s Karkh district, as part of efforts to oversee nationwide final exams and support education reform.
Al-Sudani orders uninterrupted electricity for exam centers during final tests
BAGHDAD — Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani on Saturday directed authorities to ensure a continuous electricity supply to all examination centers in Baghdad, the provinces, and remote areas during Iraq’s nationwide final exam period.
The directive came during a morning visit to a testing center in Baghdad’s Karkh district, where Al-Sudani, accompanied by the education minister, observed sixth-grade preparatory exams for both academic and vocational students.
In Iraq’s national education system, sixth-grade preparatory refers to the 12th and final year of secondary school — a critical stage for university admissions. In the Kurdistan Region, the same year is officially designated as 12th grade.
Electricity shortages remain a chronic issue in Iraq, particularly during summer months when high temperatures drive up demand for cooling. Schools and households often rely on private generators to manage frequent outages.
Full statement from Al-Sudani’s office:
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani Directs Power Supply to All Exam Centers in Baghdad, Governorates, and Remote Areas
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani conducted a visit on Saturday morning to one of the examination centers in the Karkh side of Baghdad, where he reviewed the progress of the final exams for sixth-grade preparatory students in both academic branches and vocational studies, accompanied by the Minister of Education.
Al-Sudani praised the efforts of the educational institution, expressed confidence in the committees and specialists involved, and emphasized the importance of holding exams that meet expectations—especially after addressing gaps from previous years. He stressed that any attempt to leak exam questions would be dealt with firmly, as it constitutes an attack on the integrity of the educational process.
He directed that electrical power be provided to all examination centers across Baghdad, governorates, and remote areas, with maintenance teams mobilized to ensure supply. He also instructed that all necessary services and optimal conditions be ensured for students during the exam period.
The Prime Minister further directed officials at the Ministry of Education to monitor the centers during the exams and ensure that administrative and financial needs of proctors and examiners are met without delay. He also instructed educational supervisors to promote positive behavior throughout all stages of the educational process, including during examinations.