The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has expressed his concern about the societal pressures that perpetuate unfair practices in Ghana’s education system.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme monitored by News & Vibes, Carbonu shared his personal experiences with requests to influence school admissions and disciplinary actions, highlighting the deeper issues within the society.

Carbonu lamented that the culture of favoritism and manipulation undermines the values of hard work and meritocracy. He emphasized that Ghana still has a long way to go in terms of instilling the right values and promoting a fair and just society.

He narrated how he was once approached to help someone with aggregate 37 gain admission to Wesley Girls’ High School.

The NAGRAT President’s comments have sparked a national conversation about the need for a mindset shift and a renewed focus on promoting integrity and excellence in all aspects of Ghanaian life.

Meanwhile, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that a total of 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 participating schools across the country.

Additionally, 1,366 private candidates, comprising 735 males and 631 females, have also registered for the examination.

The BECE is scheduled to take place from July 8-12, 2024, at various centers nationwide.

School candidates will be examined based on the new common core curriculum, while private candidates will be examined on the old syllabus.