As the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) kicks off today, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has extended a heartfelt message of encouragement to the over 600,000 candidates preparing to take the exams. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, Minister Iddrisu described the BECE as a major milestone in the academic journey of the candidates and wished them good luck.
The Minister acknowledged the significance of the BECE in the lives of the candidates, noting that it marks an important step in their academic progression. “Today is a significant milestone in the academic journey of these youngsters,” he said. “On behalf of the president, and on my own behalf as well as the people of Ghana, I want to wish them good luck and best wishes.”
Minister Iddrisu urged the candidates to approach the exams with calmness and determination, stressing the importance of avoiding any form of malpractice. “A heartfelt encouragement to all of them and a reminder that they should remain calm, focused, and determined, and avoid all forms of examination malpractice,” he advised.
The Minister encouraged the students to trust in the preparation they have made over the years, treating the examination as a normal test of memory and knowledge. “They should just consider it as a normal test of memory. They have been studying over the years because of this day, and they only need to put their knowledge, skill, and the confidence they have acquired to the test,” he said.
With over 603,328 candidates sitting for the exams, Minister Iddrisu wished them the best of luck, expressing confidence in their ability to succeed. “I wish them the best of luck,” he added. The Minister’s message is a boost to the candidates as they embark on this critical examination.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
