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Lactating, pregnant school girls write BECE in Afadzato South
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It would be of interest to know that pregnant pupils and lactating young mothers no longer shy away from participating actively in academic work.
Among the 1,301 candidates who sat the just-ended Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) in the Afadzato South District of the Volta Region were 14 lactating mothers and five pregnant girls.
In all, 1,313 candidates made up of 689 boys and 624 girls were expected to sit for the papers but 12 could not turn up for the examinations which took place at four centres.
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the District Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Mr Michael Homenyo disclosed these to The Spectator here on Monday.
He cited instance in which relatives of some of the lactating mothers brought their babies to the examination centres to be breast-fed by during the breaks between the papers.
According to him, there were 12 nursing mothers at the Agate centre, two at the Ve-Golokuati centre, while the centres at Logba and Leklebi recorded no such cases.
There were also three pregnant girls at the Agate centre, one at Ve-Golokuati and another one at Leklebi, the PRO added.
That, notwithstanding, Mr Homenyo said that the examinations took place smoothly without any untoward incident.
Meanwhile, the candidate who was nine months pregnant at a centre in the Ho-West District, compelling the district directorate of the GES to provide stand-by vehicle at the centre, just in case she went into labour to able to finish her papers without any problems.
“We are yet to find out whether she has given birth or not,” the District Director of Education Madam Celestine Korsi-Agordo told this reporter.
From Alberto Mario Noretti, Ve-Golokuati
President John Dramani Mahama today cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong, North Tongu District, marking the commencement of a transformative project aimed at boosting local commerce, creating sustainable jobs, and driving economic growth in the Volta Region.
The sod-cutting ceremony formed part of the President’s two-day ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ of the Volta Region.
Addressing residents and stakeholders, President Mahama described the proposed facility as a modern economic centre designed to empower farmers, traders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
He noted that beyond serving as a marketplace, the project will provide critical infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, distribution, digital commerce, and access to financial services.
The President reaffirmed Government’s commitment to accelerating development across the Volta Region through strategic investments in roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, transport, markets, and agro-industrial initiatives.
He highlighted Juapong’s strategic location and economic potential, indicating that the town is well-positioned to emerge as a key commercial and industrial destination within the region.
As part of the flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, the Juapong Model Market will be among the largest facilities under the initiative.
The project has been designated as a Category Four Market, the highest classification within the programme, reflecting its significance to the region’s economic transformation.
Broadcast journalist and aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Gomoa West, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has pledged to embark on major infrastructure development if elected to represent the constituency in Parliament.
Speaking on Onua TV platform, Captain Smart said his priority would be to transform Gomoa West through extensive development projects.
“I will turn the constituency into a construction site,” he declared, stressing his commitment to improving infrastructure across the area.
Although much of his remarks focused on rallying supporters in local languages, he repeatedly assured residents that they would witness significant development under his leadership.
Captain Smart also urged party supporters to remain united and actively participate in the party’s internal activities ahead of the parliamentary primaries.
He expressed confidence in his bid and promised to work hard to improve the lives of people in Gomoa West if given the opportunity to serve as their parliamentary candidate.
By: Jacob Aggrey
