The 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will begin today, Monday, July 8, 2024.
The examination would be held at 2,123 centres across the country.
The examination would involve a total of 57,000 candidates.
A total of 2,123 supervisors, 1,889 assistant supervisors, and 19,973 invigilators have been engaged to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination.
The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has announced that all the necessary measures have been put in place for the 2024 BECE for final-year Junior High School students in Ghana.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, on Friday, July 5, 2024, the Head of Public Affairs of WAEC, John Kabi, said “At the end of the registration period, a total of 569,095 candidates, made up of 282,648 males and 286,447 females from 19,506 participating schools had registered for the school examination. This figure represents a decrease of 5.29% compared to the 2023 entry figure of 600,900. The examination will be held in 2,123 centres across the country. A total of 2,123 supervisors, 1,889 assistant supervisors and 19,973 invigilators have been engaged to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination.
“In respect of BECE for Private Candidates, 1,366 candidates, comprising 735 males and 631 females registered for the examination. This year’s figure is less by 25.7% compared with the 2023 entry figure of 1,839. Fifteen (15) centres, mainly in the regional capitals, will be used for the BECE for Private candidates,” he said.
Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his best wishes to candidates sitting for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
This was contained in a message issued by the President describing the exams as a significant milestone in their educational journey.
He advised them to desist from engaging in examination malpractice and be honest, adding that integrity will serve them well throughout their lives.
“I urge you all to eschew any form of examination malpractices. 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 said.
By : Rainbowradioonline com/Ghana
