WAEC Sets Condition for Marking of 2024/2025 BECE Scripts: Payment before marking start.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that it will commence marking the 2024/2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) scripts only after the government settles its outstanding debt. This condition comes after the successful completion of the BECE for School and Private Candidates, which saw a total of 569,095 candidates participate.
Despite receiving GH₵55.8 million from the government, WAEC is still awaiting payment for the conduct of the examination. According to John Kapi, Head of WAEC Public Affairs, the payment will facilitate the marking process. "The next stage is for us to do the marking, and what we are going to do is invite examiners from across the country for national preliminary coordination where they come and sit down as experts and relook at the marking scheme," he explained.
The marking process typically commences three weeks after the last paper of the BECE. However, the duration of the marking process and the release of the results will be determined by the Regional Preliminary Coordination Committee (RPCC) after preliminary coordination meetings.
For the BECE for Private Candidates, 15 centers have been designated in regional capitals, with 1,366 candidates expected to participate. The examination body has reiterated its commitment to conducting the examination successfully, despite the outstanding debt.
The delay in payment has raised concerns among stakeholders, with many calling on the government to settle its debt with WAEC. The payment of GH₵55.8 million earlier this month was a welcome relief, but the Council still requires additional funds to complete the marking process.
As the nation awaits the release of the BECE results, WAEC has assured candidates and parents that the results will be released in due time. The Council has urged candidates to remain calm and focused, as the marking process is expected to commence soon.
The outstanding debt owed to WAEC has sparked concerns about the timely release of the BECE results. Candidates and parents are eagerly awaiting the results, which are crucial for progression to the next level of education. The government's delay in settling its debt with WAEC is unacceptable and may lead to a delay in the release of the results.
WAEC's commitment to conducting the examination successfully is commendable, but the government's delay in settling its debt is unacceptable. The government must prioritize the payment of its debt to WAEC to ensure the smooth release of the BECE results.
The West African Examinations Council has set a condition for the marking of the 2024/2025 BECE scripts, pending the payment of its outstanding debt. While the government has made a partial payment, the Council still requires additional funds to complete the marking process. We urge the government to settle its debt with WAEC to ensure the smooth release of the BECE results.
The nation waits with bated breath for the release of the BECE results, and it is imperative that the government takes immediate action to settle its debt with WAEC. The future of the 569,095 candidates who sat for the examination depends on it. We call on the government to prioritize the payment of its debt to WAEC and ensure that the BECE results are released without further delay.
The government's swift settlement of its outstanding debt to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) would be a beacon of hope for the thousands of anxious students, parents, and educators eagerly awaiting the release of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. By paying its debt promptly, the government would not only ensure the timely release of the results but also restore the confidence of stakeholders in the education sector, who have been patiently waiting for this crucial milestone.
The delayed payment has already caused undue stress and uncertainty, and any further delays would only exacerbate the situation. We urge the government to take immediate action, settle its debt with WAEC, and put the minds of these stakeholders at ease. Let us remember that the future of these young individuals hangs in the balance, and every day counts. By acting swiftly, the government can demonstrate its commitment to education and the well-being of its citizens. We implore the government to prioritize this matter and ensure that the BECE results are released without further delay, giving these students the chance to move forward in their academic journey with hope and confidence.
In the words of John Kapi, Head of WAEC Public Affairs, "The next stage is for us to do the marking, and what we are going to do is invite examiners from across the country for national preliminary coordination where they come and sit down as experts and relook at the marking scheme." We urge the government to take immediate action and settle its debt with WAEC to ensure that the marking process commences without further delay.
The release of the BECE results is crucial for the progression of the candidates to the next level of education. We urge the government to prioritize the payment of its debt to WAEC and ensure that the results are released without further delay. The nation waits with bated breath for the release of the results, and it is imperative that the government takes immediate action to settle its debt with WAEC.
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