Candidates preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) can now breathe a sigh of relief amid concerns over potential cancellation of the July 2024 exams due to funding challenges.

Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has hinted at the government’s allocation of GH₵80 million to the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) during a parliamentary session on Friday June 21, 2024.

The announcement came after Yussif Sulemana, MP for Bole-Bamboi, raised alarm over outstanding debts and urged prompt action to ensure WAEC could proceed with the exams.

WAEC had expressed serious apprehensions about delayed funds critical for exam preparation and administration.

With the July 8, 2024 exam date approaching, time is running short to secure essential logistical requirements.

John Kapi, WAEC's Director of Public Affairs, highlighted that the council has received ₵2,284,618 so far, leaving a significant balance of ₵93,552,688 still required for the BECE.

He stressed that the received amount of $2 million falls short of what is necessary to effectively facilitate the examination.