President Akufo-Addo has conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates, encouraging them to stay focused.
He urged the candidates to remain composed and perform to their utmost potential, highlighting that a promising future awaits them. The President assured them of the nation’s support.
“Remember, your hard work and dedication have brought you this far,” he advised.
The message emphasized the candidates’ achievement as a significant milestone in their educational journey, thus urging them to refrain from any form of examination malpractice.
“Honesty and integrity are values that will serve you well throughout your lives.
“Approach each paper with a clear mind, answer the questions to the best of your ability, and trust in the knowledge and skills you have acquired over the years,” the President stated.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reported that 569,095 candidates are scheduled to take this year’s BECE, beginning on Monday, July 08.
Among them, there are 282,648 males and 286,447 females, from 19,506 participating schools.
“This figure represents a decrease of 5.29 per cent compared to the 2023 entry figure of 600,900.” Mr John K Kapi, Head of Public Affairs, WAEC National Office, announced this at a press conference in Accra, ahead of the examination.
The examination will be conducted across 2,123 locations nationwide, with 2,123 supervisors, 1,889 assistant supervisors, and 19,973 invigilators ensuring smooth administration of the test.
President Nana Akufo-Addo extends his best wishes to all BECE candidates ahead of the BECE examination which starts tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/FNlelVRZd4
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) July 7, 2024