The candidates sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Northern Region have been urged to approach the examination with confidence, honesty and discipline. A total of thirty five thousand, eight hundred and ninety-three (35,893) students are participating in the examination comprising eighteen thousand, six hundred and forty-seven (18,647) male and seventeen thousand, two hundred and forty-six (17,246) female candidates across seven hundred and sixty-nine (769) centers.
The Northern Regional Director of Education, Mr. Alhassan Alidu Jnr, in a statement prior to the start of the examination being conducted by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, reminded the candidates that true success is achieved through hard work and integrity.
He therefore caution against any form of exam malpractice stating the consequences of such actions are severe and can jeopardize the academic future anyone found culpable.
“To all our BECE candidates across the 16 MMDAs: you have come this far through determination and hard work. We urge you to approach the examinations with confidence, honesty, and discipline. Remember, true success is achieved through hard work and integrity. We strongly caution against any form of examination malpractice. The consequences of such actions are severe and can jeopardise your academic future” he said.
Mr. Alidu Jnr also acknowledged the vital role teachers and heads of schools have played in shaping not just the academic competence but moral uprightness of these students, adding, “As you continue to provide final guidance, we encourage you to reinforce messages of discipline, focus, punctuality, and exam etiquette.”
He also called on parents and guardians to provide a calm, supportive, and nurturing environment during this critical period for their wards, ensuring candidates have enough rest, balanced meals, and encouragement.
To Supervisors, Invigilators, and Examination Officials, the Regional Director implored them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
“We count on your vigilance and neutrality to ensure the integrity of the examination process. Your role is central to maintaining a fair and conducive atmosphere across all centres” he admonished further.
