The Ministry of Education (MoE) has allocated GH¢50 million to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to support the management of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
In a statement issued by the Ghana Education Service (GES) on August 29, 2024, the funding demonstrates the government’s commitment to meeting its financial obligations to WAEC, ensuring the smooth operation of the council.
GES reassured all stakeholders—including students, parents, and the general public—of its dedication to fostering an efficient, uninterrupted, and high-quality educational environment for Ghanaian students.
“The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the release of Fifty million (GH¢50million) to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to support the conduct of the Basic Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
“The disbursement reaffirms the Government’s commitment to fulfilling its financial obligations to WAEC, ensuring that the council’s operations continue without interruption,” the statement noted.
It added that “We wish to reassure all stakeholders, especially students, parents, guardians, and the general public, of our dedication to sustaining an environment that fosters seamless, efficient, and high-quality education for all Ghanaian students.”
Read statement below:
