03/07/2026
FCE OFEME SCHOOL OF ARTS HOLDS MAIDEN ESSAY COMPETITION ON AI AND EXAM INTEGRITY
The maiden essay competition organized by the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Federal College of Education, Ofeme Ohuhu, has been described as a timely academic exercise that spotlighted the dangers of relying on artificial intelligence during examinations.
The Dean of the School, Dr. Eucharia Akumefula, said the initiative was born out of the need for students to uphold integrity while using AI for learning. “This event reflects the College’s strong commitment to academic standards and responsible innovation in education,”she stated.
The competition, held at the College Premises, attracted members of Management and staff, including the Provost, Dr. Titus Sunday Ezeme, who was represented by the College Librarian, Mr. Caleb Bulus Damian; the Bursar, Mr. Amaobi Chikereze Ononuogbu; the Dean, School of Languages, Dr. Abel Enekole; and the College Public Relations Officer, Prince Obioma Oburuoga, among others.
Representing the Provost, Mr. Damian commended the School of Arts and Social Sciences for setting the pace with the innovative engagement and urged other Schools to emulate it. “Artificial Intelligence has its good and bad sides. It does not surpass human intelligence because whatever we get from it was put in by humans. We must remain in control and not allow AI tools to reduce our thinking quotient,” he stressed.
The essay topic, “The Hidden Dangers of Relying on Artificial Intelligence During Examination: Are Students Becoming Overly Dependent on AI?” Challenged students to reflect on how AI can weaken originality, foster dependency, and create room for misconduct if misused. It also highlighted the positive role of AI as an ethical and transparent learning support tool.
The School of Arts and Social Sciences was also recognized as the first School in the College to organize a departmental essay competition and to introduce a departmental uniform.
Speakers at the event emphasized the need to balance technological advancement with ethical responsibility. They agreed that academic success must be built on personal effort, critical thinking, and originality, and that AI should support learning, not replace human understanding, judgment, or creativity.