Haruna wishes all TVET students success in their final examination

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has extended warm wishes to individuals in a goodwill message on Facebook, highlighting the importance of technical and vocational training in securing employment.

“The best way to assess your employability is through technical and vocational training,” Hon. Haruna stated.

He further stressed the significance of success in these areas, noting that “Your success will contribute significantly to our business growth as a result.”

The Minister urged individuals to remain focused, confident, and determined in their pursuits. “I encourage you to stay focused, confident, and determined,” he said.

He also emphasized the value of hard work and perseverance, assuring that “Your hard work and perseverance will be rewarded.”

Hon. Haruna concluded his message by wishing individuals success in their future endeavors. “Best wishes. I wish you all success in your future,” he said.

The Minister’s goodwill message was a motivational call to individuals to work towards achieving their goals. As the leader of Ghana’s education sector, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu’s words aim to inspire and guide individuals towards excellence.

A total of 55,295 students, comprising 40,339 males and 14,956 females, are set to sit for the Certificate II exams, which will be conducted by the Commission for Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (CTVET).

The examination will take place in two parts, with the core subjects starting from June 30 to July 7, followed by a one-week break, and the elective subjects running from July 14 to July 28.

The Director General of CTVET, Mr. Zakaria Sulemana, warned that any candidate, invigilator, examiner, or teacher found guilty of examination malpractice would face severe sanctions, including arrest by the Ghana Police. “Recorded cases of cheating would be reviewed by a disciplinary committee, and penalties may include subject cancellation, suspension, or barring from future exams,” he added.

To prevent cheating, the examination will use test serialization, generating multiple versions of the same questions with rearranged question order and answer choices. “The main objective of serialization is to eliminate or significantly reduce examination malpractices such as cheating and the leaking of questions,” Mr. Zakaria explained.

The Director General emphasized that the exams assess a candidate’s ability to apply practical skills in various fields. “I urged all candidates to approach the exams with confidence, honesty, and a commitment to excellence and stay away from attempts to undermine the process through dishonest means,” he cautioned.