The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has made a startling revelation about the extent of corruption and favoritism in Ghana’s education system.
In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme monitored by News & Vibes, Carbonu disclosed that he was approached with a request to secure admission for a student who scored an aggregate 37, a remarkably low grade, into the prestigious Wesley Girls High School.
Carbonu expressed his dismay and disappointment at the request, stating that it was “problematic” and would be an embarrassment to the school.
He refused to grant the request, emphasizing the need for meritocracy and fairness in the education system.
This incident highlights the deeper issues of corruption, favoritism, and elitism that plague Ghana’s education system, and Carbonu’s courage in speaking out against it has sparked a national conversation about the need for reform.
Meanwhile the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that 569,095 candidates have registered for the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The candidates, consisting of 282,648 males and 286,447 females, come from 19,506 schools across the country.
Additionally, 1,366 private candidates have also registered for the examination. The BECE will take place from July 8-12, 2024, at various examination centers.
