DCE, Education Director Tour BECE Centres In Atwima Kwanwoma

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma, Grace Agyemang Asamoah, together with the District Education Director, William Brako Adjepong, today toured selected examination centres in the district to encourage candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

The nationwide examination commenced today, Monday, May 4, with candidates sitting for English Language and Religious and Moral Education (RME) papers, and is expected to end on Friday, May 8.

The tour began at the Holy Cross R/C JHS examination centre at Agric Nsima, where the DCE interacted with the candidates and urged them to remain calm and focused throughout the examination period.

She advised the candidates to rely on what they had been taught and to avoid any form of examination malpractice, stressing that success comes through hard work and discipline.

“This is a moment for you to demonstrate the knowledge and discipline you have acquired over the years. Trust in your preparation and you will make the district proud,” she stated.

On behalf of the District Assembly, she wished the candidates success and excellence in all their papers and encouraged them to read questions carefully before attempting answers.

Mrs. Asamoah further pledged to support candidates who excel, stating that any student who obtains grade one in all subjects would receive assistance to gain admission into a school of their choice.

As part of the visit, she presented the candidates with what she described as “anointing pens,” which she said were meant to encourage and motivate them.

The District Education Director, William Brako Adjepong, disclosed that a total of 7,564 candidates from the district are participating in the examination, comprising 3,609 boys and 3,955 girls.

He noted that the examination would not be different from what the candidates had already been taught in school, adding that their internal exercises and mock examinations adequately prepared them.

According to him, the only difference is that the candidates are writing the exams at external centres under different invigilators, instead of their regular teachers.

He expressed confidence in the candidates’ ability to excel and urged them to remain calm and avoid panic.

The Assembly Member for the Atwima Aburaso/Edwaase Electoral Area also cautioned the candidates against engaging in examination malpractice, particularly copying from others, as it could lead to the cancellation of their papers.