The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has extended heartfelt encouragement and best wishes to the more than 600,000 students sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across Ghana, while delivering a firm warning against exam malpractice.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, June 11, Mr. Iddrisu described the BECE as a “significant milestone” in the academic journey of Ghanaian students.
“Today is a significant milestone in the academic journey of our young children numbering over 600,000 students across the country who are sitting for the BECE from today, June 11 to June 17,” the Minister said.
He used the platform to remind candidates to uphold integrity and avoid cheating, stressing the Ministry’s firm stance on ethical conduct during the examination period.
“On behalf of the President and the Ministry of Education, I want to extend warm wishes and heartfelt encouragement to all the candidates,” he said.
“As they enter the exam halls, I urge them to remain calm, focused, and determined and avoid any form of examination malpractice. Believe in their ability to succeed—they will succeed. They prepared for this day and they will succeed through honest efforts.”
“There must be zero tolerance of exam malpractice across the country,” he stressed.
The Minister also emphasized that the examination is more than just a memory test; it is a broader measure of students’ growth, character, and readiness for the future.
“They should remember that this examination is not just a test of memory but a reflection of their growth, their character and potential for which they’ve been trained.”
Currently on a nationwide monitoring tour, Mr. Iddrisu visited Techiman in the Bono Region, where he expressed concern over the state of school furniture, citing his visit to Babator the previous night.
“One of the concerns that I got exposed to is the quality of furniture that the students sit on even for the purpose of exams,” he stated. “So there is an urgent need for the government to respond urgently to the furniture needs of schools.”
He assured the public that the Ministry is taking the issue seriously and will work toward improving basic infrastructure in schools to ensure that students learn and take exams under conducive conditions.
As the BECE continues through June 17, the Minister reassured students of the government’s full support.
“Today is just best wishes to our students,” he said. “They should have faith in themselves; they prepared for this day and this moment and they are only to put their knowledge, skills and confidence to test today and in the coming days till June 17.”
“Best of luck, best wishes, be confident you will succeed, and you will succeed through honest efforts.”
A document listing the health facilities supporting the BECE process has been attached for reference.
