Duayaw-nkwanta: Dr Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament for the Tano North constituency in the Ahafo Region, has distributed mathematical sets to over 2000 candidates preparing for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the area. He expressed that the initiative aims to inspire the candidates to remain committed to their studies, emphasizing that BECE is more than just learning and writing exams. He encouraged families to invest in the education of their children and wards.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Boako handed out the mathematical sets during a career guidance and coaching forum at Duayaw-Nkwanta. He stressed the importance of coaching candidates in selecting the right career paths and motivating them to excel academically. Dr Boako also promised to support deserving students in acquiring their prospectus as they transition to Senior High Schools and committed to continuing financial assistance for deserving tertiary students.
Dr Boako urged families to actively participate in shaping the character of their children and wards, highlighting the significance of providing basic educational needs to maintain their interest in schooling. The forum, organized by Mrs Veronica Kumi Yeboah, the School Improvement Support Officer of the Tano North Circuit of the Ghana Education Service, received support from Dr Boako. The event, themed 'My future, my choice,' aimed to guide candidates in making informed decisions when selecting their study programs at the Senior High School and tertiary levels.
The forum attracted parents, traditional authorities, legal and medical practitioners, and security services, who motivated the candidates to strive for academic excellence. Mrs Yeboah informed the Ghana News Agency that she initiated the career guidance and coaching forum four years ago, and it has been held annually to offer BECE candidates additional educational support beyond the classroom and to prepare them adequately for their exams.
She advised the candidates to avoid examination malpractices that could result in the cancellation of their results and possibly disrupt their education. Mr Julius Nimfour, the Tano North Municipal Examination Coordinator, also cautioned candidates against bringing unauthorized materials into examination halls, warning that such actions could lead to serious consequences.