2023 BECE: Meet 38-Year-Old Ghanaian Christian Agbodaze Who Sat For Examination For The First Time (Photos)

• Christian Agbodaze, a Ghanaian learner, is 38 years old and recently graduated from Agorve DA Junior High School in the Volta Region
• He reportedly took the just-concluded Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to fulfil a long-delayed academic goal
• Speaking to YEN.com.gh, Ghanaian social media star, Nana Tea, praised Agbodaze's determination while saying the milestone will inspire others

Christian Agbodaze, a 38-year-old Agorve DA Junior High School student, is said to have taken the just-ended Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

According to AVE A1 TV, it was Agbodaze's first examination, fulfilling a life-long desire to become a junior high school graduate.

The determined young man was photographed in pictures online, where he beamed with smiles. He appeared excited to attain the delayed life goal.

AVE A1 TV accompanied the pictures along with an inspiring message, saying:

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''Meet Master Christian Agbodaze of the Agorve DA JHS, a 38-year-old BECE candidate preparing to write his first-ever major examination.

''As far as the good Lord grants you life, you are always young enough to start an endeavour. The verve to succeed should always be the driving force. We wish the ever-determined Master Christian Agbodaze well.''

The post gathered reactions from netizens on social media. However, YEN.com.gh cannot immediately confirm Agbodaze's accomplishment.

Nana Tea lauds Christian Agbodaze

In an interview with YEN.com.gh, Ghanaian philanthropist and social media star Nana Tea praised Agbodaze.

''It's always possible to pursue any delayed dream. He's done well because age should not stop one from returning to school to receive an education.

''I urge anyone who wants to return to school to be inspired by him. It should encourage them. It's never too late to learn,'' he told YEN.com.gh.

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More females candidates than males sat for 2023 BECE

Relatedly, YEN.com.gh reported that the 2023 BECE saw female candidates outnumber their male counterparts for the first time. The BECE school candidates comprise 300,323 males and 300,391 females, according to figures from WAEC.

The Ashanti Region has the highest number of candidates, with 117,084, comprising 57,973 males and 59,111 females.

The Greater Accra Region follows the Ashanti Region with 112,894 candidates, comprising 54,624 males and 58,270 females.

Lady becomes overall Best Graduating diploma in midwifery student at UCC

In a previous story, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian Kate Agyakomah emerged as the overall best graduating student in the seventh cohort of the Diploma in Midwifery programme at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

She won the title over her peers with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0 at the university's graduation ceremony.

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The Voice of UCC took to Twitter to accentuate the accomplishment of the hardworking lady.

Source: YEN.com.gh