{
  "id": 7272970,
  "title": "SCC inmates commended for 100% pass in BECE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/scc-inmates-commended-for-100-pass-in-bece",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T08:10:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/scc-inmates-commended-for-100-pass-in-bece-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eleven juvenile inmates at the Senior Correctional Centre (SCC) in Accra have achieved a remarkable feat by securing a 100 per cent pass rate in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), showcasing the impact of education and rehabilitation. These young offenders, serving various sentences at SCC, sat for the examination via Ghana Education Service's prison education programme. The results revealed that all candidates passed, with several attaining passes in all nine subjects. At a ceremony honouring the candidates, the Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP), Yayra Ashong-Mettle, highlighted that education is at the heart of the Ghana Prisons Service's mission to reform inmates into responsible citizens. She emphasized that their academic success underscores the effectiveness of correctional measures and the potential for positive change. DDP Ashong-Mettle commended the dedication of the prison officers who served as teachers and the support from non-governmental organisations and volunteers. Sena Okity-Duah, Coordinator of the Free SHS Secretariat, Ministry of Education, acknowledged SCC's role in supporting the juveniles' academic development despite the limited resources. She urged that the achievement demonstrates that education can transform lives regardless of past circumstances. The inmates expressed gratitude to the Ghana Prisons Service, Ministry of Education, and their teachers for believing in them, vowing to remain disciplined and aim higher in their secondary education. The Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, echoed the sentiments, reaffirming her commitment to expanding educational opportunities for inmates and urging staff to provide hope, education, skills, and support for a brighter future.",
  "summary": "Juvenile inmates at the Senior Correctional Centre (SCC), Accra, have achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), demonstrating the transformative power of education and rehabilitation. The 11 young offenders, serving various terms at the facility, sat for the examination through the Ghana Education Service’s prison education programme. … The post…",
  "key_points": [
    "Eleven juvenile inmates at SCC achieved 100% pass rate in 2026 BECE.",
    "Education is central to Ghana Prisons Service's mission to reform inmates.",
    "Achievement highlights potential for positive change through correctional measures."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "SCC inmates commended for 100% pass in BECE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/scc-inmates-commended-for-100-pass-in-bece-7272971",
        "published": "2026-09-14T07:45:05.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}