DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 22 -- THE Minister for Education, Prof Adolf Mkenda has urged the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) to strengthen examination integrity and reform assessment systems to produce skilled professionals capable of tackling complex challenges.

He said examinations must go beyond testing students ability to recall information and instead assess critical thinking, analytical skills and the ability to respond to unfamiliar questions.

Speaking during the inauguration of NECTAs new board in Dar es Salaam, the minister urged members to work closely with management to improve examination administration and safeguard professional standards.

He said the integrity of examinations is essential to producing competent...