By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu, GNA
Aflao (V/R), June 04, GNA-Mr Felix Akonta Akakpo, also known as Torgbui Tenuvi II, a youth and developmental chief of the Aflao Traditional Council, in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, has pledged to sponsor the full cost of printing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results for all graduates in the municipality.
The initiative, according to him, would benefit a total of 4,845 candidates from both public and private schools across the municipality, to reduce financial plight of the beneficiaries IN accessing their results of the BECE.
Torgbui Tenuvi II, in an interview, explained to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the gesture was aimed at eliminating the long-standing practice of parents and guardians paying for result checker fees, which often placed a financial burden on low-income families.
“The exercise will be conducted in coordination with the Municipal Education Directorate and that printed copies of results will be made available within 24 hours of the official release,” he said.
The philanthropist said his motivation stems from a personal a experience and added that having been born and raised in the community, he understood the challenges many families faced in accessing examination information.
He disclosed that the initiative would cost a cumulative amount of over GH¢100,000 and urged other well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies to support complementary educational interventions in the municipality.
“All 130 Basic Schools in the municipality will receive printed copies of their candidates. Graduates will then be able to collect their results directly from their respective schools at no cost.”
Madam Sandra Amu, a resident and a parent, among other guardians and candidates who spoke to the GNA expressed gratitude to Torgbui Tenuvi II. They described the move as hey a timely intervention that shows commitment to the welfare of learners.
Municipal education officials also welcomed the pledge and promised to work with the traditional council to ensure smooth distribution of the printed results and to maintain transparent records of beneficiaries.
Other stakeholders said that the intervention is expected to relieve families of immediate financial pressure and improve timely access to results, which is crucial for placement and further education planning.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah