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The Bono Regional Education Directorate has announced that a total of 24,170 candidates will sit for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the region.
According to the Regional Public Relations Officer, Mr. Luke Mensah, this figure includes candidates registered with both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the regional education directorate.
Out of the total number, 24,109 candidates from 805 public and private schools across the region have been registered by the directorate for the examination scheduled on Wednesday, June 11.
The breakdown shows 11,774 boys and 12,345 girls.
Additionally, he said WAEC has registered some candidates, including prison inmates, informal students, and individuals resitting the exam, bringing the total number to 24,170.
In an exclusive interview with uniquenewsgh.com, Kaakyire Kwasi Afari at the education directorate on Tuesday ahead of the BECE, Mr. Mensah urged guardians to provide the necessary support to their wards, ensuring they have a calm and focused mindset for the exam.
The regional PRO highlighted that the education directorate has conducted workshops and sensitization programs for stakeholders, including school heads, supervisors, invigilators, and parents, to ensure a smooth examination process.
He cautioned both invigilators and candidates to avoid any actions that could compromise the integrity of this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination in the Bono region, reminding candidates to adhere to examination rules and regulations.
Mr. Luke Mensah emphasized that such actions could lead to severe consequences, including cancellation of papers and revocation of teaching licenses.
Addressing concerns about the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions being labeled a hotspot for examination malpractices in the country, Mr. Mensah expressed optimism that this year’s exam will be fair and free from such negative tags.
He assured that measures are in place to prevent malpractices and urged candidates and invigilators to perform to the best of their abilities.
