Ghana Education Minister's Visit to BECE Exams Highlights Integrity and Infrastructure Needs

Education Minister Monitors BECE Exams in Techiman, Ghana, Emphasizes Fair Play and Infrastructure Needs Techiman, Ghana – Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu visited Techiman today to monitor the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The visit, which included the Bono Regional Minister and the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), aimed to encourage students and address concerns about exam malpractice and school infrastructure. "We are here to convey hearty encouragement and best wishes to our BECE students," Minister Iddrisu stated. "We urge them to approach the exams with confidence and integrity, avoiding any form of malpractice." The minister also acknowledged the need for significant improvements in school facilities. He highlighted the inadequate lighting systems and dilapidated furniture in many schools across the country, promising timely government intervention. The visit concluded with the minister interacting with students, reinforcing the government's commitment to a fair and supportive educational environment for all students. This positive interaction, combined with the minister's promises of infrastructural improvements, offers a hopeful outlook for the future of education in the region.