Salaga South MP boost BECE prep with GH¢10,000 donation

With the goal to boosting academic success among final-year Junior High School (JHS) students, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Salaga South, has donated GH₵10,000 to the Ghana Education Service (GES) Directorate in the East Gonja Municipality.

The donation is aimed at helping the organisation of a mock examination for all 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates throughout the municipality. The initiative is designed to prepare students effectively  for the upcoming national examination.

Mr Kassim Yazid Rabiu, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for East Gonja, presented the bank deposit receipt to officials of the Municipal Education Directorate in the interest of the MP. He drew to attention that this contribution is part of the MP’s annual efforts to improve and boost academic achievement in the area.

Mr Kassim Yazid Rabiu said “The Member of Parliament, Hajia Zuwera, has deposited an amount of GH₵10,000 into the Municipal Directorate of Education’s GCB Bank account as her support for the organisation of the mock examination for the 2025 BECE candidates.”

He pointed out the MP’s commitment to education, describing it as an essential step in the fostering childhood development in the constituency. He also gave assurance that the Education Directorate of the MP’s continued dedication to working with stakeholders to enhance educational standards in Salaga South.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the Municipal Director of Education, the Human Resource Officer at the Salaga Municipal GES Directorate, Mr Richard Kamboey, showed appreciation to the MP for her ongoing commitment to education.

He gave assurance that funds will be allocated as intended and urge all BECE candidates to capitalize on the opportunity mock exams to increase their academic success.

The move has been well-received by the student community as a strategy towards boosting their confidence and preparedness in preparation for the national exam.

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