Thirty-Four prisoners sit for BECE 2024

2024, thirty-four prisoners are taking part in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), a critical academic milestone in Ghana’s education system.

The BECE, held annually, marks the transition from Junior High Schools to Senior High Schools and Technical Institutions in Ghana.

The candidates, all male, include 27 juveniles from the Senior Correctional Centre (SCC), five from Nsawam Maximum Security Prison, and two from Sunyani Central Prison.

This initiative highlights the efforts of the Ghana Prisons Service in providing educational opportunities to inmates, supporting their reintegration into society.

Greater Accra Regional Public Relations Officer, DSP Loretta Valentina Amoah, expressed her optimism about the inmates’ performance.

In an interview, she emphasized that the inmates have been thoroughly prepared by qualified, trained teachers from both the service and the Ghana Education Service.

DSP Amoah is confident that the inmates will excel in all subjects and achieve remarkable results.

However, DSP Amoah also pointed out significant challenges, such as the lack of adequate teaching and learning materials.

These obstacles hinder the inmates’ preparation and their ability to upgrade their skills effectively.

She appealed to the public for support, encouraging donations of essential materials like textbooks and past examination questions.

Such contributions would greatly enhance the inmates’ learning experience and make education more engaging for them.

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Some of the inmate candidates, when interviewed, expressed their enthusiasm and confidence about this year’s BECE.

They highlighted the comprehensive preparation provided by their dedicated teachers, which has bolstered their confidence.

The inmates praised their teachers for their hard work and vowed to make them proud with their performance.

The Ghana Prisons Service has been committed to its reformation and rehabilitation mandate, incorporating modern universal best practices.

In 2007, formal education was introduced on a pilot basis at the Senior Correctional Centre.

This program aimed to help inmates acquire basic literacy skills and a recognized certificate, facilitating smoother reintegration into society.

The success of this educational initiative is evident. The first batch of inmates, comprising 21 juveniles and young offenders, sat for the BECE in 2009 and achieved a 100% pass rate.

This impressive trend has continued, with inmates consistently recording a 100% pass rate since then.

Last year, 51 prisoners across the country sat for the BECE, maintaining the 100% pass rate.

The continuous success of inmates in the BECE underscores the importance of educational programs within the correctional system.

It highlights the transformative impact of education on inmates, providing them with the tools and opportunities to rebuild their lives.

The support from qualified teachers and the broader community plays a crucial role in this endeavor, ensuring that inmates can achieve their academic goals and contribute positively to society upon their release.

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