The Northern Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has presented 37,111 candidates for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The candidates, drawn from 808 schools, are sitting the examination at 132 centres across the region. Of the total schools, 631 are public while 177 are private. Public schools account for 33,329 candidates, comprising 17,209 males and 16,120 females, while the private sector registered 3,782 candidates, made up of 1,817 males and 1,965 females.
Northern Regional Minister Ali Adolf John, during a tour of selected examination centres in the Tamale Metropolis and Sagnarigu Municipality, commended teachers and parents for their support in preparing candidates for the examination.
He urged candidates to remain calm, avoid examination malpractice and rely on their preparation, stressing that the examination is intended to assess students’ readiness rather than punish them.
Mr. John also advised invigilators to be professional, avoid intimidating candidates and ensure strict adherence to examination rules.
Regional Director of Education, Alhassan Alidu Jr, encouraged candidates to approach the examination with confidence, focus and discipline, while cautioning them against bringing unauthorised materials into the examination hall.
He further urged invigilators to remain vigilant against malpractice while creating a conducive environment for candidates throughout the examination period.
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