The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ekene Ogugua, has cautioned principals across the state against laxity in the conduct of public examinations, warning that school heads who fail to ensure proper supervision risk being removed from office. Dr. Ogugua gave the warning during an unscheduled monitoring exercise conducted on July 15 at selected public secondary schools, including Igwebuike Grammar School, Awka, and Community Secondary School, Okpuno. The inspection focused on compliance with examination guidelines, particularly the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations, as part of the state government’s sustained efforts to eliminate examination malpractice and uphold academic integrity. Speaking during the visit, the commissioner reiterated the Soludo administration’s zero-tolerance stance on examination malpractice, stressing that public schools must not become centres where students rely on dishonest means to pass examinations. At Igwebuike Grammar School, Awka, Dr. Ogugua expressed dissatisfaction with the level of supervision after observing several students loitering around the school premises during examination hours. He described the situation as a reflection of poor administrative oversight and urged the school management to strengthen discipline. The commissioner also criticized the condition of the examination hall, describing it as untidy and below the standard expected of a conducive learning environment. He called on the school authorities to improve cleanliness and create an atmosphere that promotes orderliness and academic excellence. Addressing students, Dr. Ogugua encouraged them to cultivate good sanitation habits, noting that a clean environment reflects discipline, responsibility, and respect for education. At Community Secondary School, Okpuno, the commissioner observed that the NECO examination had yet to commence at the scheduled time because external supervisors had not arrived. He also noticed some students outside the examination area. Responding to the observation, the school’s Principal, Mrs. Osigwe, explained that the students outside were Junior Secondary School candidates who had completed their first paper and were waiting for the next examination session. Dr. Ogugua maintained that the monitoring exercise was part of ongoing efforts by the Anambra State Government to restore confidence in the education system, warning that principals who fail to uphold examination standards and maintain discipline in their schools would face appropriate disciplinary measures.