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OMJ Foundation boosts BECE prospects in Akuapem South with transformative intervention project
May 4, 2026
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OMJ Foundation boosts BECE prospects in Akuapem South with transformative intervention project

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Key Points

  • The OMJ Foundation implemented the four-month Basic Education Certificate Examination Preparation Intervention Project (BECEPIP) in Akuapem South Municipality due to a worrying 48% BECE pass rate.
  • The pilot project targeted five basic schools, providing fully funded extra classes, learning materials, modern teaching aids, and minor infrastructural upgrades.
  • It also covered transportation for candidates to examination centers and provided stipends for National Service personnel volunteers.
  • A multi-tiered scholarship scheme (OMJ Full, Admission, and Ketewa Biaa Nsua Scholarships) was established to motivate students based on their BECE aggregates for Senior High School education.
  • The initiative involved retired professionals volunteering as teachers and mentors, with a long-term vision to expand to all 57 schools in the municipality by 2035.

Why This Matters

This initiative is crucial for Ghana as it directly tackles the critical issue of declining academic performance, which hinders human capital development and future economic prospects. By improving educational outcomes and providing scholarships, it offers a tangible pathway out of poverty for students in underserved communities, fostering a more educated and skilled workforce vital for national progress.

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