Information availale to this portal is that Ghana will lose WAEC Headquarters status due to its rising unpaid debts owed it by the government of Ghana for the BECE and WASSCE examinations conducted on credit by the council.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is a non-profit-making organization established by an Act of Parliament in 1952. Its primary function is to conduct examinations in the West African countries of Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Liberia. The Council in Ghana is responsible to conduct Both the BECE and WASSCE.
Key Functions of WAEC:
* Conducting Examinations: WAEC administers a variety of examinations, including the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for secondary school students and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for junior secondary school students.
* Setting Standards: WAEC sets high standards for examinations to ensure quality and fairness.
* Issuing Certificates: Upon successful completion of examinations, WAEC issues certificates to qualified candidates.
* Promoting Educational Excellence: WAEC works to improve the quality of education in West Africa through its examinations and other initiatives.
WAEC’s Impact:
WAEC plays a crucial role in the educational landscape of West Africa. Its examinations are widely recognized and accepted by universities and other institutions of higher learning both within and outside the region. By setting high standards, WAEC helps to ensure that students in West Africa receive a quality education and are well-prepared for future challenges.
Report coming from the mainstream media indicate that Ghana might Lose it status as the Headquarters of The council due to Unpaid Subscription to the Tune of 73 million Ghana cedis.
In recent times, the West Africa Examination Council in Ghana could not effectively execute task on schedule due to the allege unpaid monies from the Government of Ghana.
The recent period have also seen The council in Ghana conducting Exams in isolation from other Member countries.
This news came as no surprise to Some Ghanaian, as the council have always experience financial constraints in executing it mandates.
READ: WAEC denies claim of relocating headquarters to Nigeria over debt
The report however indicate Nigeria as a possible destination of the Council’s Headquarters.
Opinions from the Public describe the recent work of the council as a knee jerk reaction to situations surrounding conducting Exams