In a swift response to growing security threats in the Nkwanta area, the Ministry of Education has directed that 400 final-year day students at Nkwanta Senior High School (SHS) be converted to boarding status during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The emergency measure follows a tragic incident in which a male student was shot and killed in his classroom during mock examinations, prompting the Ghana Education Service (GES) to temporarily shut down the school.
The violence, believed to be linked to escalating tribal tensions in the area, has left many students and parents fearful for their safety.
In a high-level meeting involving officials from the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service, and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the government’s commitment to protecting students during this critical examination period.
“The safety of our students is non-negotiable,” the Minister stated. “We are providing all necessary resources to fully implement the boarding arrangement at Nkwanta SHS and ensure a secure environment for learning and examinations,” he added.
The Minister also gave assurances of heightened security measures in other volatile areas, including Bawku, where students have similarly expressed fears over their safety.
To further support examination activities across the country, the Ministry has pledged the release of 69 million Ghana cedis to WAEC.
The funds, which are expected to be disbursed on Monday, will help ensure the smooth and uninterrupted conduct of the WASSCE nationwide.
Source: Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa
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