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By Efua Nessa
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, paid a working visit to the Western North Region yesterday to get first-hand information on the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
During his tour of selected examination centres in the Sefwi-Wiawso Municipality and Bodi District, the Minister expressed concern over the rising cases of examination malpractice. He noted that about 178 candidates were affected last year, resulting in the withholding or, in some cases, cancellation of their examination papers.
Addressing the students, Dr. Iddrisu stressed the importance of integrity. “Honesty and integrity define citizenship. Honesty and integrity define patriotism. And honesty and integrity must be the hallmark of your character,” he said, urging candidates to remain disciplined and avoid any form of malpractice.
He also cautioned invigilators to uphold the highest standards of professionalism. “To our invigilators, we expect nothing short of the highest standard of integrity,” he added.
Dr. Iddrisu revealed that eight teachers who had facilitated cheating in previous examinations were prosecuted and convicted. “About eight of them have been convicted and sentenced, and they will be taken off the payroll of the Ghana Education Service. So we mean business,” he said.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting the credibility of the exams, the Minister emphasized, “We must approach this exercise with the highest sense of integrity, as that defines your future and the future of this country.”
He also encouraged the media to take an active interest in monitoring education infrastructure across the country.