The Okyeman Nifahene in the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council of the Eastern Region, Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II, has urged parents and guardians to exercise restraint and be ready to accept the outcome of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from their children.
According to him, it is not appropriate for any parent or guardian to maltreat a child who may not perform well in the exams or fail to gain admission into a first-class Senior High School, as there are other alternatives to shape their future.
Dr. Twum Ampofo II further explained that God has instilled talent in every child, and that is what every parent must recognize and help nurture those God-given talents to help them become prominent individuals in life.
“If your ward doesn’t get the expected first-class SHS to attend and you discover their talent kindly enroll them in Technical and Vocational Educational and Training Schools (TVET),” he added.
Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo II stated that, oftentimes, people assume that children attending TVET schools are not academically sound, but those notions are false. He emphasized that in today’s modern world, individuals with practical skills are the ones making significant income without relying on others for survival.
The Okyeman Nifahene stated that if Ghana values TVET and allows children to pursue it, in a few years, the economy will grow and attract investors to establish businesses, thereby creating employment for the youth.
The Okyeman Nifahene, who also serves as the Asiakwahene, Daasebre Twum Ampofo, admonished the general public to understand that TVET contributes significantly to the growth and development of every country. Therefore, the perception TVET is only meant for students who fail their exams must stop.
He then wished all the 2025 BECE candidates especially those from Asiakwa and its surrounding areas good luck, and entreated them to remain calm, focused, and approach the upcoming examination with zeal and confidence.
He reminded them that all the topics expected in the exams have already been taught by their teachers in the classroom.
Daasebre Ampofo II revealed that the BECE is not something to be feared, and once students put in a little effort in their studies, they will succeed.
The Asiakwahene also advised female BECE candidates to abstain from any acts that could lead to teenage pregnancy, in order to achieve their goals and aspirations in life.
“This is the time many guys will lure them into flashy things and they should be careful not to follow them to destroy their future. Any girl who knows what she wants in life would rather chase her dreams, focus on her education to become a pillar in her family, and make them proud,” he noted.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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