The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has donated 3,000 mathematical sets to Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in Accra to support them during the ongoing examinations.
The donation was made on Monday during a monitoring visit to selected examination centres, which was attended by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, officials of the Ghana Education Service, and queen mothers.
Presenting the items, the Ga Mantse said the gesture was aimed at encouraging the candidates and easing the burden of acquiring essential examination materials.
He noted that the candidates represent the future of the country, stressing that with the right support and guidance, they could rise to occupy key leadership positions, including the presidency.
Describing the BECE as a critical stage in the academic journey of the candidates, he urged them to remain focused, confident, and disciplined throughout the examination period.
He also appealed to parents to provide emotional support to their children, emphasising the importance of encouragement in helping candidates perform well.
The Ga Mantse commended education authorities, teachers, supervisors, and invigilators for ensuring a smooth start to the examinations, noting that papers began on time at the centres visited.
Addressing the candidates, he encouraged them to believe in themselves, avoid panic, and rely on what they had been taught, assuring them of the support and prayers of the Ga State and stakeholders.
The Regional Minister expressed confidence in the preparedness of candidates in the region, stating that all necessary logistics had been put in place following months of preparation.
She added that concerns raised by parents and candidates ahead of the exams had been addressed.
On his part, the Mayor of Accra cautioned candidates against relying on leaked questions, popularly known as “apor,” urging them to remain honest and focused during the exams.
He also disclosed plans to strengthen the teaching of the Ga language in schools within the metropolis, revealing that the Assembly had engaged Ga youth with expertise in the language to support teaching efforts.
Deputy Director of Education, Smile Gavua Dzisi, expressed gratitude to the Ga Mantse for the donation and encouraged candidates to stay calm, focused, and confident as they write the examination.
