The Coordinator of the Southeast Conference Marking Zone of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Associate Professor Gideon Okoroiwu, has said that the conference marking exercise is a national assignment that deserves the utmost attention, as students’ academic futures depend on it.
He stated this on Monday, 1 June 2026, while briefing examiners during the 2026_1 conference marking exercise in the Southeast Central Zone, Enugu State.
According to him, “This marking exercise must be taken seriously because some examiners are not meeting expectations.”
While noting that the exercise is a seven-day task-force assignment, Okoroiwu said that any examiner who could not cope with its demands was free to decline participation.
The Coordinator advised examiners to collect only the number of scripts they could complete within the stipulated period.
He explained that the bulk awarding of marks is prohibited, stressing that marks must be awarded point by point in accordance with the marking guide.
Okoroiwu further reiterated that only examiners with PhD qualifications are eligible to participate in the exercise. He also underscored the importance of adhering strictly to the rules and regulations guiding the marking process.
In her remarks, the Centre Director, Prof. Charity Akuadi Okonkwo, expressed the centre’s readiness to provide the necessary materials and support to ensure a seamless exercise.
Tijani Suleiman and John Endurance represented the Directorate of Management Information Systems (DMIS) for technical support, while the Directorate of Examinations and Assessment (DEA) was represented by Adebayo Kayode and Mrs. Juliana Ndubuisi.
The examiners, however, took turns asking questions on areas requiring clarification, while the Coordinator provided appropriate responses.
Earlier, Okoroiwu had briefed the subject officers drawn from the university’s nine faculties, explaining that the exercise is a national assignment that requires commitment, integrity, diligence, and firmness.
He implored them to be thorough and meticulous in the vetting and assessment of scripts to ensure fairness, accuracy, and the maintenance of academic standards.
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