Lagos, Nigeria – The Makarios Initiative for Health and Humanitarian Development, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has reaffirmed its commitment to combating examination malpractice in Nigerian schools through advocacy, education, and storytelling.
Speaking at an event in Lagos to commemorate the 2025 International Day of the African Child, the organisation’s Co-founder, Mrs. Lauretta Patrick-Nwachi, unveiled her new book titled “Kika’s Examination: A True Life Story”, which draws from personal experience to highlight the growing menace of academic dishonesty.
Patrick-Nwachi explained that the book was inspired by her daughter’s encounter with examination malpractice during a Common Entrance Examination. She said the experience exposed the depth of moral decay in the education system and motivated her to act.
“There is so much decadence in academia today, and as a parent, I knew I had to do something. This book is my contribution to the fight against examination malpractice,” she said.
“We cannot wait until our children cry out, like the children of Soweto in 1976. We must act now to give them the quality education they deserve.”
She emphasized that the initiative aligns with the spirit of the International Day of the African Child, which honours the struggles of children for access to quality education and better life opportunities.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Patrick Nwachi, fellow co-founder of the NGO, called on parents and communities to take children’s education seriously. He stressed that the 2025 theme for the Day of the African Child—”Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010″—was a reminder for all stakeholders to invest meaningfully in the future of the younger generation.
“Exam malpractice damages a child’s psychology and erodes their confidence in genuine achievement,” he warned. “This book is a tool to instil moral values and encourage academic excellence.”
In a powerful keynote address, Founder of Coscharis Group, Dr. Cosmas Maduka, urged young people to embrace education and take charge of their futures.
“Visualise where you want to be in 10 or 20 years. No dream is too big. With determination and the right attitude, success is achievable,” Maduka told the audience.
Kika’s Examination is expected to be distributed in schools as part of a broader campaign by the Makarios Initiative to promote ethics, discipline, and self-worth among students, and to curb the growing trend of cheating in examinations.
