UE/R: SOCO PROJECT FACILITATORS URGED TO WORK HARD FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT – DCE NABDAM
BY: Gladys Apuweni
Th e Ghana Education Service (GES) has stepped up efforts to eliminate examination malpractice in the Upper East Region, as stakeholders gather to ensure a smooth and credible conduct of this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE.
At a high level stakeholder engagement held at Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School, education authorities, heads of institutions, and media representatives convened to deliberate on strategies to curb examination malpractices and promote integrity within the education system.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Richard Ayettey, National Examination Coordinator at the GES headquarters in Accra, delivered a firm warning against any form of malpractice. He emphasized that strict sanctions will be applied without exception.
“No one will be spared when caught engaging in examination malpractice whether a student, teacher, or examination officer. All offenders will be dealt with according to the law,” he stated.
Mr. Ayettey further noted that the goal for the Upper East Region this year is clear to achieve a completely malpractice free examination period. He urged candidates to focus on their studies and adequately prepare ahead of the exams, which are scheduled to commence on Monday, May 4, 2026.
The Upper East Regional Director of GES Mr. Razak Z Abdul korah, also assured stakeholders that all necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure a smooth examination process. According to him, examination materials, security logistics, and supervision mechanisms are fully prepared.
“We are ready for the exams. Everything from materials to security been carefully arranged to ensure credibility and transparency,” he affirmed.
He advised both Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) students to refrain from any dishonest practices and instead rely on their preparation and hard work. According to him, the region is determined to set a standard by recording zero cases of examination malpractice this year.
The engagement forms part of a broader national campaign by GES to raise awareness about the dangers of examination malpractice and to reinforce ethical standards in Ghana’s educational system. Stakeholders, including organizations such as the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS), Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), and teacher unions, are all playing key roles in supporting this initiative.
As the BECE approaches, the message from education authorities remains consistent: integrity, discipline, and hard work are the only acceptable paths to success.
