GES Director General Dr. Eric Nkansah Sponsors WAEC Awardee with 8 As Who is Not in School Over Lack of Funds

The news broke earlier that a WAEC awardee with 8 As is not in the university due to lack of funds. Upon hearing this, the Director General of GES, Dr. Eric Nkansah, has offered to sponsor her education.

Dr. Eric Nkansah’s Statement

“I will be sponsoring Akosua’s tertiary education so she can study the course of her choice,” said Dr. Nkansah.

As a native of Juaso, I was proud to learn that Akosua Adjei Boateng, a former student of Juaso Senior High Technical School in Juaso-Ashanti, emerged as the overall best student in the Technical programme. However, hearing that Akosua, an orphan, after securing 8 As, has been unable to continue her education at the tertiary level due to financial constraints saddened me.

During the WAEC Distinction Awards last Wednesday, I pledged to sponsor her tertiary education. Later that day, I hosted Akosua, her immediate family, and the Head of Juaso Senior High Technical School in my office to further understand her career choices and next steps. I am convinced Akosua will excel in her tertiary education, and I am humbled to be a part of it,” he said.

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Background

Akosua Adjei Boateng, a West African Examinations Council (WAEC) awardee, is unable to continue her education at the tertiary level due to lack of funds. Akosua, an orphan and a former student of Juaso Senior High Technical School in Juaso-Ashanti, obtained grade A in eight subjects in the 2023 WASSCE.

The audience gathered at the National Theatre for the WAEC Distinction Awards was shocked to hear that Akosua was still at home because there were no funds to enable her to continue her education. Meanwhile, WAEC had adjudged her the best candidate in the Technical programme.

Soon after receiving her cash prize and certificate of recognition from WAEC, Dr. Eric Nkansah, Director General of Ghana Education Service, announced to the audience that he would take care of Akosua’s education. Following the programme, the GNA gathered that Dr. Nkansah, a native of Juaso, had asked Akosua and some family members to meet with him.

The audience at the auditorium applauded Dr. Nkansah’s announcement to support Akosua. Akosua told the GNA that she aspired to be a Civil Engineer.

Mr. John Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, made Akosua’s plight known at the Council’s Distinction Awards ceremony. Mr. Kapi announced Akosua’s excellent grades she obtained in the 2023 WASSCE for School Candidates and highlighted that despite her outstanding performance, she was not enrolled in any tertiary institution. He emphasized that Akosua needed support to continue her education at the tertiary level.

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Condom-removing man jailed more than 4 years for ‘stealthing’ Eii

Did you know this is a crime?

A man who secretly took a condom off during s3x has been jailed for more than four years.

A woman had agreed to have sex with Guy Mukendi, 39, from Brixton in south London, on the condition a condom was used.

The offence, known as “stealthing”, is classified as rape.

Text messages were shown to the jury at Inner London Crown Court in which Mukendi said he had done it because he had not had sex in a long time.

‘Conditional consent’

The court heard how the victim contacted police in May 2023 after she realised what had happened.

Forensic evidence, as well as the text messages, was gathered by officers.

A Met Police spokesperson said the force was “dedicated to securing justice for the victim and will continue to raise awareness that this crime is a form of rape”.

“The victim did the right thing to call the police straight away and her bravery should not be overshadowed,” the said.

“Anyone who is a victim of non-consensual condom removal should report it to the police straight away to give the best chances of capturing evidential opportunities.”

According to the the Sexual Offences Act 2003, someone did not consent to sex if the other person tricked them about the “nature” of the sex, which is what exactly it was going to involve.

This is known in law as ‘”conditional consent”.

Although the Act does not specifically mention lying about putting on a condom or non-consensual condom removal, a man who carried out stealthing was convicted of rape in 2019.

This case confirmed that conditional consent applied in such cases and that it was therefore rape under English and Welsh law.

Mukendi was found guilty of rape on 2 April 2024 and sentenced on Thursday to four years and three months’ imprisonment.

The victim has been granted a restraining order for five years.

Lost or Damaged WASSCE/BECE Certificate: How to Retrieve Online Attestation

Have you misplaced, lost, or damaged your WASSCE or BECE certificate and need a new one urgently? Here are some policy guidelines and steps to get an attestation document as quickly as possible.

Policy on Certificate Replacement

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) does not issue duplicate certificates. This policy is common among many institutions, including universities. While results slips can be downloaded and copied multiple times, certificates cannot be reprinted by the council. Instead, WAEC provides an attestation of results, which is as valid as the original certificate.

How to Apply for Attestation from WAEC

Required Information and Documents

To apply for an attestation of results, you will need the following details and documents:

• Full name as used in the examination
• Name, month, and year of the examination
• Index number
• Passport photograph
• Valid identification document (e.g., Ghana Card, driving license, passport)
• Application fee of GH¢400.00 (subject to review)

Steps to Apply Online

1. Visit the WAEC Attestation of Results Portal: Open your web browser and go to the WAEC Attestation of Results Portal.
2. Fill Out the Attestation Form:
   • Enter your surname and other names
   • Upload your passport photograph
   • Upload your identification document
   • Provide your email address, phone number, and contact address
   • Enter your examination details (index number, examination type, examination year)
   • Select your collection center
3. Submit and Make Payment: After filling out the form, submit it to make the payment of GH¢400.00.

Collection of Attestation

• Duration: The attestation process typically takes 2 working days.
• Collection Centers: You must collect the attestation personally from the WAEC offices in Accra or regional offices. Note that collection may take longer if done at regional offices.

Identification for Collection

At the point of collection, you will need to present the original copy of any of the following for identification:

• Ghana Card
• Valid Driving License
• Passport

Online Status Check

After applying, you can check the status of your application by visiting the same portal and clicking on “Check Status.” Enter your invoice number, index number, examination type, and year to check the status.

Contact Information

For assistance, you can contact  US 0550414552 only if you need our Help. This number is not for or from WAEC.

However, the application process can be completed independently on the portal.

Here is the link to the WAEC Attestation portal: WAEC ATTESTATION OF RESULT – ONLINE REQUEST FORM. https://resultattestation.waecgh.org/form.aspx

Additional Information

• How long does it take to get WAEC attestation of result in Ghana? Generally, it takes 2 working days, but it might delay if collected from regional offices.
• Cost of WAEC attestation of result: GH¢400.00, subject to review.
• Sample of WAEC attestation of result: You can find samples and more details on the WAEC portal.

Ensure you have all necessary documents and follow the steps carefully to expedite the process of obtaining your attestation of results.

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The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission has directed the executives and members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to call off its industrial strike with immediate effect.

The Commission described CETAG’s decision to strike at such a crucial moment as an act of bad faith, given the government’s efforts to address their concerns.

CETAG on Friday, June 14, 2024, declared an indefinite strike over what they termed as the government’s show of bad faith toward issues concerning their conditions of service, and the government’s delay in implementing the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) Arbitral Award Orders and negotiated service conditions.

But speaking in Accra on Friday, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the FWSC, Mr. Benjamin Arthur defended the government’s position. Saying“the Government has demonstrated goodwill towards your issues because we believe that it is mutually beneficial, and it will benefit this country that at least we do something for our colleagues who are teaching in the colleges of Education. The government means well.

So we are calling on them to go back to the classroom to go and teach. This strike is out of bad faith,” the CEO of FWSC said

Meanwhile, the President of the Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education, Professor Samuel Atintono, has expressed disappointment with the teachers’ decision to strike.

He also described the move by executives and members of CETAG as needless, as it disrupts the proper flow of academic activities for students.

The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) says the impending Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), scheduled for July 2024, faces possible cancellation due to severe funding challenges.

The council has expressed grave concerns about the government’s failure to release critical funds needed for the preparation and administration of the exams.

As the exam date approaches, time is running out for the purchase of necessary logistics.

The Director of Public Affairs at WAEC has highlighted the urgency of the situation, stressing the need for immediate financial support to avoid disruption of the exams.

Speaking on Joy FM’s, Midday News, the Director of Public Affairs at WAEC, John Kapi, said, “For BECE, we still have an outstanding payment of ₵698,500, and then for the 2024 examination, we expect a total amount of ₵95,837,306 from the government.”

He noted that so far, the council has received ₵2,284,618, leaving an outstanding balance of ₵93,552,688 needed for the BECE.

He emphasised that the $2 million received is insufficient to facilitate the examination.

The Minority caucus on the Education Committee in Parliament first raised the issue this week, calling for a payment schedule from the government.

Ranking Member on the Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, revealed that he proposed to the Chairman of the Education Committee that they call for a meeting with the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Education, and the national officer for WAEC to develop a roadmap for releasing funds.

He noted that this would enable WAEC to conduct the BECE and ensure they have the necessary financial resources to carry out their mandate.

“The BECE is coming on next month, and they need to prepare financially with resources to carry out their mandate. So, they need money.”

He added that the upcoming WASSCE examination in August also requires funding, hence the urgency of meeting with the various authorities to determine how money can be released to WAEC.

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However, the Vice Chairman of the committee, Dr Prince Hamidu Armah, has downplayed the seriousness of the government’s indebtedness, arguing that such situations have been the status quo for the past decade.

He noted that in 2023, the government paid over ₵80 million towards the BECE, and in 2024, it has already paid ₵2.5 million plus an additional ₵6 million.

“Just to make the point that the government has demonstrated commitment towards making payments and ensuring that the examinations are conducted,”

The education and health sectors have been severely affected by persistent inflation, which stood at 23.1% as of May 2024, down from 25% in April 2024.

These sectors have reportedly seen a substantial decline recently, showing no signs of improvement.

Government Statistician, Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim emphasised the urgent need for proactive and pragmatic measures from government institutions to address the situation.

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College of Education Recruitment CoE – Several Vacancies Announced

The Gbewaa College of Education, Pusiga, is a public teacher educational institution in the Upper East
Region of Ghana and affiliated to the University of Ghana, Legon, under the new teacher education
reform.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the below Senior Staff Position at the
College, for Teaching.

LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

• Kusaal Tutor

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Duties and Responsibilities

Duties of all Senior Staff in Teaching shall include:
✓ Teaching,
✓ Setting and marking of assignments and examination questions,
✓ Invigilation of examinations,
✓ Supervision of students’ projects,
✓ Research and publication,
✓ Assisting in the administration of the departments,
✓ Supervision of students’ internships,
✓ Extension work/service of the College and the nation,
✓ Any other related duties assigned by the Principal or his/her representative.

Qualification and Experience

Applicant must hold a good first degree and a Master of Philosophy degree in Kusaal with at least two
(2) years post qualification experience. A doctoral degree (i.e. PhD) in Kusaal is an added advantage.
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Terms of Appointment

✓ The Tutor appointed shall be on probation for a period of two (2) years, after which the
appointment may be confirmed subject to satisfactory performance and conduct.
✓ Appointment to the position of Tutor shall be for a term of five (5) years and may be renewed
for a second term upon satisfactory performance.
✓ A Tutor’s appointment may be renewed up to a maximum of three (3) terms. That is a total of
fifteen (15) years upon which the appointment may be terminated unless the applicant qualifies
for promotion to a Senior Tutor position.
✓ For a Tutor to continue to remain in the employ of the College after fifteen (15) years, he/she
must strive to be promoted to, at least Senior Tutor, based on research and publication,
teaching, extension services, among others.
✓ Terms and conditions of appointment shall be in-line with the provision of the Harmonised
Condition of Service of Staff of the Colleges of Education.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applicants are to submit four (4) hard copies of their application pack comprising:
ii.
i. Letter of application (cover letter) with certified copies of certificates and transcripts.
Curriculum Vitae including three (3) referees. At least one (1) of the referees must be
associated with the applicant’s postgraduate studies.

SEND APPLICATION TO:

The College Secretary
Gbewaa College of Education
Post Office Box 157
Pusiga

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All applications should reach the address above on or before 5:00pm on Friday, 5th July, 2024.

Only shortlisted Applicants will be Contacted

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WAEC Distinction Awards held for WASSCE 2023 School Candidates

On Thursday, June 13 2024, WAEC held the WAEC Distinction Awards in Accra for school candidates who sat for the WASSCE 2023.

Management of GES congratulates Master Amo-Kodieh Leonard Kofi Marton from St. James Seminary Senior High School for placing first in the 2023 West Africa Secondary School Exam (WASSCE) for school candidates both in Ghana and the best candidate out of the 2,327,342 candidates from five-member countries.

We also congratulate to Master Dzandu Selorm from Labone Senior High School, who emerged as the first runner-up, and Master Daniel Asenso-Gyambibi from St. James Seminary, who was the second runner-up.

The following were named programme award winners:
1. General Arts – Laudina Adutwumwaa from St Monica’s Senior High School
2. Business – Kwasi Asare Adjei-Fordjour from St Augustine’s College, Cape Coast
3. Technical – Akosua Adjei Boateng from Juaso Senior High Technical School, Juaso- Ashanti

The exciting news is that in March this year, Leonard, Selorm and Daniel made the entire country proud by annexing the top three prizes as the best three (3) out of the 2,327,342 students from the five (5) member countries who sat for the WASSCE 2023 of the WAEC International Excellence Awards for 2023 school candidates from the five (5) member countries who sat for the WASSCE 2023 and were awarded at the 72nd Annual WAEC Council Meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

GES applauds the award-winning students and schools and our hardworking teachers and non-teaching staff for their dedication to training and nurturing these students. Your dedication and commitment to your work have yielded these excellent results. Ayekoo!

Salary Reactivation, Responsibility Allowance etc Processing; GES Gives New Directives

ALL REGIONAL DIRECTORS

DIRECTIVE ON SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS TO GES HEADQUARTERS

It has come to the attention of Management that staff of the Service leave their respective offices and
schools to submit their documents to the Payroll Section, GES Headquarters.

This affects the working or contact hours and, consequently, quality education delivery.

Management therefore writes to notify all Regional and Metropolitan/Municipal/District Directors of
Education to ensure the following:

1. Documents relating to Salary Reactivation, Vacation of Post, Responsibility Allowance, Re-
engagement, Termination and New Entrants (Newly Recruited) should not be given to the
individual staff or their representatives to submit at GES Headquarters. Such documents should
be compiled and sent to GES Headquarters by the Regional HR Officer.

2. All compiled documents should come with a list (both soft and hard copies) and be forwarded
to the Director, HRMD, GES Headquarters, Accra

3. The compiled documents should be arranged according to the list.

This directive takes effect from 3rd June, 2024.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

POWER SUPPLY ISSUES: GAS CHALLENGE FROM NIGERIA

Accra, Thursday, 13th June, 2024

The Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCO) and the Electricity Company of Ghana, (ECG)
wish to inform the public that due to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria since yesterday,
Wednesday 12th June, 2024 some areas across the country have experienced interruption in
power supply.

The West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCO), in a statement, has explained that the
reduction in gas supply was due to maintenance works being undertaken by a gas supplier in
Nigeria and is projected to last three (3) weeks.

The maintenance has caused a reduction in overall power generation capacity in Ghana
which could result in load management over the period of the work.

GRIDCO and ECG however, wish to assure the public that we are collaborating with other
stakeholders in the power value chain to optimise available resources to ensure minimal
impact of the reduction in gas supply on consumers.

GRIDCO and ECG sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.