WAEC Threatens to Delay Marking of 2023 BECE and WASSCE Scripts

0
Advertisement

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has threatened to delay the marking of the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scripts of candidates due to unpaid dues from the government.

According to WAEC, the government owes the council GHC33 million, which has led to a financial crisis that could potentially disrupt the release of exam results for students.

Hon. Peter Nutsu Kortoe, the Ranking Member of the Education Committee in Parliament, revealed that the government’s failure to pay WAEC has led to the current financial crisis.

SEE ALSO: How to Write an Effective Curriculum Vitae (CV) for Job Applications

He stated that the situation has reached a critical juncture and could easily hinder the vital process of marking the 2023 WASSCE and BECE scripts.

Kortoe blamed the government’s decision a few years ago to pay the full examination fees for all students in JHS3 and SHS3 to WAEC, which has contributed to the current woes of the council.

He disclosed that even the 2022 WAEC examinations have unpaid arrears, painting a bleak financial picture for the institution.

“Even the 2022 WAEC examinations are still in arrears; much of the money is yet to be paid,” he revealed.

CHECK: GES Ranks For Teachers And Their Corresponding Salaries

Per information made public by Hon Kortoe, the government paid only 15% of the total payment required for the 2023 BECE.

He called on the government to release the amount owed the council to avert any challenges.

“For now, we’ve been able to print, and we are conducting, but for marking and processing, we may not be able to complete that because we need more funds,” he stated.

The situation has caused concern among parents, students, and other stakeholders in the education sector.

READ: National Teaching Council Sued! | DETAILS HERE|

Many are worried that the delay in releasing exam results could affect students’ chances of gaining admission to higher institutions or securing scholarships.

Some have called on the government to prioritize the payment of WAEC dues to ensure that students’ academic progress is not hampered by bureaucratic delays.

They argue that education is a critical sector that requires adequate funding and support from the government.

CHECK ALSO: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Write An Application Letter for Employment

The government has yet to respond to the issue, but many are hoping that it will take urgent action to address the situation and prevent any further delays in releasing exam results.

Advertisement
5 1 vote
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments