By Michael Pepsin Avorgah
Aflao (V/R), May 6, GNA – Four Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) centres in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region have recorded zero absenteeism as the 2026 examination enters its third day.
The development marks a significant improvement in attendance, a departure from previous years when several candidates failed to show up for the final basic school examination.
Reverend Charles Elikplim Dorkenoo, Public Relations Officer of the Ketu South Municipal Education Directorate, disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, describing the feat as unprecedented in recent times.
He identified Aflao Preventive, Adina, Sukladzi, and Aflaoga Basic Schools as some of the centres that recorded full attendance, noting that these centres previously registered between 25 and 40 absentees in past examinations.
Rev Dorkenoo attributed the improvement to targeted interventions and reforms implemented by the Municipal Education Directorate in collaboration with stakeholders, including individuals and heads of schools committed to improving educational outcomes in the municipality.
“These reforms, coupled with continuous monitoring and engagement with candidates, parents, and teachers, have contributed to ensuring that registered candidates are present to write the examination,” he said.
He indicated that the Directorate had intensified sensitisation efforts ahead of the examination to encourage candidates to take the exams seriously and avoid absenteeism.
Assessing the conduct of the examination so far, Rev Dorkenoo said the process had been smooth and orderly across all centres in the municipality.
He noted that candidates, invigilators, supervisors, and security personnel were adhering strictly to the rules and regulations prescribed by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
A total of 4,625 candidates, comprising 2,786 males and 1,839 females, are sitting for the 2026 BECE in the municipality.
The candidates are drawn from 142 schools, including 77 public and 65 private institutions, and are writing the examination across 15 designated centres.
Rev Dorkenoo said 149 invigilators, along with supervisors and assistant supervisors, had been deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination.
He expressed optimism that improved attendance and adherence to examination protocols would positively impact the overall performance of candidates in the municipality.
The Basic Education Certificate Examination, organised by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), serves as the final assessment for Junior High School students transitioning to Senior High School.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Audrey Dekalu