KUMAWU MP’S MULTI-LAYERED INTERVENTION TARGETS BECE SUCCESS, SHS TRANSITION
In a comprehensive move to boost performance in the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination, the Member of Parliament for Kumawu Constituency, Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim, has rolled out a three-part support package for 2026 BECE candidates across the Sekyere Kumawu District.
The intervention, which covers learning tools, logistics, and post-exam welfare, is part of the MP’s broader agenda to improve educational outcomes and remove barriers to academic success.
Hon. Anim has distributed over 1,600 mathematical sets to final-year Junior High School students in 45 public and private schools. The sets, containing compasses, protractors, rulers, pencils, and erasers, are essential for Mathematics and Integrated Science — two compulsory BECE subjects.
Speaking during the distribution at Kumawu D/A JHS, the MP said the gesture was prompted by reports of candidates struggling during mock exams due to lack of basic instruments.
“Access to education remains one of my top priorities as a sitting Member of Parliament. My vision is to make education accessible to every household, so that no child is left behind,” Hon. Anim stated.
To tackle lateness and absenteeism, the MP has also instituted free transportation for all BECE candidates to their respective examination centres throughout the exam period. The 2026 BECE is scheduled from Monday, April 4 to Friday, April 8.
Hon. Anim explained that the transport scheme will cover all 45 schools, ensuring candidates arrive on time and without the financial burden of daily fares. Circuit Supervisors have been engaged to coordinate pickup points in each community.
Looking beyond the BECE, the MP reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining his annual distribution of chop boxes and trunks to students who gain admission to Senior High School. He said the initiative is designed to ease the financial pressure on parents and smooth candidates’ transition to the next level of education.
“This is not a one-off. We will continue to support our children even after BECE, because getting into SHS is just the beginning,” he added.
Hon. Anim used the occasion to caution candidates and teachers against examination malpractice. He specifically warned students not to enter exam halls with unauthorized materials, popularly known as “apoor,” stressing that success must be earned with integrity.
“The future of Kumawu depends on honest, hardworking youth. Don’t let malpractice rob you of your true potential,” he advised.
The Sekyere Kumawu District Education Directorate described the package as “unprecedented and holistic.” A representative noted that combining tools, transport, and transition support directly addresses the three biggest challenges BECE candidates face.
Parent-Teacher Association leaders and headteachers across the district also welcomed the intervention. At Banko R/C JHS, a final-year student, 14-year-old Adwoa Serwaa, said the maths set and transport pledge had removed her biggest worries. “Now I just have to study and pass,” she said.
The initiative has been widely welcomed by students, teachers, and parents, who believe it will significantly boost candidates’ confidence and performance in the upcoming examinations.
