Aflao: Torgbui Tenuvi II, a Development Chief in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, has distributed 4,000 mathematical sets to final-year pupils preparing for this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The distribution is part of an effort to support candidates before the examination, scheduled to begin on Monday, May 4, across the country.
According to Ghana News Agency, Torgbui Tenuvi explained that the initiative was designed to offer hope, motivation, and practical support to the candidates as they prepare for the examination. To ensure effective distribution, two dedicated teams have been formed to reach all targeted beneficiaries in the municipality.
Reverend Charles Elikplim Dorkenoo, Public Relations Officer of the Municipal Education Directorate, and Mr. Ferguson Ahorlu led the distribution teams to cover the entire municipality. Schools in Aflao Central, East, West, North, Denu, and Adina benefitted from the first phase of the exercise. A final outreach was conducted on Saturday, May 2, with additional efforts planned to reach any schools that were initially missed.
Torgbui Tenuvi assured headteachers, parents, and candidates that the distribution would reach all eligible pupils within the municipality before the examination begins. He expressed satisfaction with the success of the distribution and emphasized his commitment to supporting students at this critical stage of their academic journey.
Commending the Ketu South Municipal Directorate of the Ghana Education Service for their collaboration, Torgbui Tenuvi appealed to all stakeholders to continue guiding and supporting students throughout the examination period. Reverend Charles Elikplim Dorkenoo also praised Torgbui Tenuvi for his gesture and encouraged candidates to strive for successful results.
The initiative has been well-received by education stakeholders in the area, who noted that access to standard mathematical instruments is vital for accuracy in subjects like Mathematics and Integrated Science. Parents, such as Madam Beauty Aguzey, expressed relief as the intervention alleviates financial burdens on families.
Beneficiary students, including Israel Abusa and Eyram Mensah, appreciated the timely support, highlighting that having the necessary examination materials reduces anxiety among candidates. The Municipal Education Directorate continues to collaborate with distribution teams to ensure the items reach the intended beneficiaries.
Education analysts have remarked that such interventions help improve learning outcomes by eliminating barriers that could hinder candidates' performance. Meanwhile, the BECE, conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), remains the primary qualifying examination for entry into Senior High Schools and technical institutions.
The Ghana News Agency observed that final preparations, including security arrangements, were underway to ensure a smooth examination process, with candidates seen revising their notes ahead of the first paper.