Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has extended goodwill to candidates writing the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), urging them to approach the papers with confidence, honesty and determination.
In a statement issued from the Office of the President on Monday (4 May), the Vice-President, on behalf of government, wished all candidates success as they begin the nationwide examination.
She expressed confidence in the preparedness of the students, noting that their years of discipline and hard work would reflect in their performance.
The Vice-President also encouraged candidates to remain focused and uphold integrity throughout the examination period.
“She encourages all candidates to approach the examination with confidence, honesty and determination,” the statement said.
She further commended the Ghana Education Service, teachers, parents and other stakeholders for their role in preparing students for the exams, while urging strict adherence to fairness and transparency.
The statement emphasised the need for supervisors, invigilators and school authorities to maintain high standards to ensure a credible process.
The 2026 BECE, organised by the West African Examinations Council, began on Monday, 4 May, and is expected to end on 11 May.
More than 620,000 candidates are sitting the examination across the country, with official figures indicating about 620,141 students from over 20,000 schools participating.
Of this number, over 304,000 are boys while more than 315,000 are girls, reflecting a slight female majority in this year’s candidature.
The examination is being conducted at over 2,300 centres nationwide under tight supervision, with thousands of invigilators and supervisors deployed to ensure a smooth and credible exercise.
The BECE remains a key milestone in Ghana’s education system, serving as the main qualification for placement into senior high schools and technical and vocational institutions.
