Minister sends goodwill message to BECE candidates as they start exams today

The Minister of Education, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has sent a goodwill message to all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates on the occasion of the commencement of the BECE from today June 16 to Friday, June 20, 2014.

In a statement, she said “I wish to congratulate all of you for your dedication and hard work throughout your period of basic school education. This is the period of reckoning. I strongly believe in your ability to perform creditably in the examinations. Indeed, your teachers, parents and well-wishers have over the period prepared you adequately for the task ahead.”

She urged them to conduct themselves properly in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the examinations, saying that she was confident that they would do so to enhance the credibility of the examinations and bring joy to their schools, parents and themselves.

“I wish to entreat all supervisors and invigilators to ensure that the needed serene atmosphere is created at all times during the examinations. I wish you all good luck and God’s guidance throughout the examinations.”