Kirkuk governor orders uninterrupted power to exam halls

KIRKUK, Iraq — Kerkük Governor Mohammed Sem'an Agha ordered uninterrupted electricity supply to exam halls across the province ahead of high school final-year ministry exams scheduled to begin Tuesday. A statement from the governor's office called on the Kerkük Electricity Distribution Directorate to take the necessary measures to keep the centers powered throughout the testing period. The governor also directed all service departments to support the Kerkük Provincial Directorate of Education during the exam period. The measures are intended to ensure students can complete their tests in suitable conditions and that the examination process runs smoothly. Sem'an Agha commended security forces for their support of the education process and the protection of the exam centers. No further operational details were immediately available.