The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Sissala East Municipality has taken a proactive step towards promoting peace and stability in the region. In a bid to prevent and contain violent extremism, the NCCE organized a training workshop for political party youth activists. Held in Tumu on November 20, 2024, the workshop aimed…
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticised the Chief of Staff, Frema Osei Opare for dismissing reports of ‘expired rice’ being distributed to Senior High Schools as untrue and propagandist. The MP argued that Chief of Staff’s comments, which sought to downplay the seriousness of the issue, were inappropriate and…
Patrick Awuah Jnr, the President and Founder of Ashesi University, has expressed strong opposition to the potential cancellation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to abolish the double-track system of the Free SHS and review the policy while Dr….
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed disappointment in Chief of Staff, Fre Madam Osei Opare in commenting about the allegations described the issue as untrue and propagandist which should not be allowed in the education sector. “You know it is not true, so let us focus on things that…
The Ministry of Education has launched a full investigation into allegations made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu regarding the supply of expired food items to some Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country. Ablakwa had claimed that 22,000 bags of expired and repackaged rice were distributed to SHSs across…
The Director General of Ghana Education Service, GES, Dr Eric Nkansah has underscored the need for digital upscaling among the youth especially university graduates to stay competitive in the growing digital economies. Speaking at the 32nd graduation ceremony of Valley View University in Accra, Dr. Nkansa urged the graduates to develop soft skills and adaptability qualities to…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has stated that although there have been changes to the curriculum at the junior high school (JHS), there has been no adjustment to the grading system. WAEC emphasized that there is no new grading system in place for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE contrary to) rumors. The Head…
In a warm and celebratory ceremony today, 4th November, 2024 during the morning assembly of Kansec, Kuoro Savei Zakaria officially assumed his role as Headmaster of Kanton Senior High School (Kansec). The new headmaster was welcomed with applause as he met the school’s staff and addressed students for the first time in his new capacity,…
Fenbo Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to women’s education and health empowerment, spearheaded a two-day breast cancer awareness and screening exercise in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region. This impactful initiative took place in the rural communities of Pieng and Challu, underscoring Fenbo Foundation’s mission to address pressing health challenges affecting women…
In an electrifying showdown, the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) grand finale brought together Mfantsipim School, St. Augustine’s College, and Keta Senior High Technical School in an unforgettable contest. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as students from all three schools gathered, their pride and excitement palpable. Cheers echoed throughout the NEC auditorium…
