Fifteen inmates from the Reformers School at the Kumasi Central and Nsawam Medium Security Prisons have successfully completed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

All candidates pursued the General Arts programme, offering Economics, Geography, Government, and ICT as their elective subjects.

The Eastern Regional Commander and Officer in Charge of the Nsawam Medium Security Prison (NMSP), Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP) Patrick Thomas Seidu, commended the candidates during a recent meeting. He praised their dedication and urged them to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available within the prison system.

DDP Seidu highlighted the ongoing tertiary education programme supported by the University of Cape Coast (UCC), which has so far enabled 72 inmates to graduate with Bachelor’s degrees, including three who earned First Class Honours.

He also lauded the efforts of the Nsawam Prison Education Unit, which continues to provide teaching support for the prison’s basic schools. These efforts have led to significant academic improvement, as reflected in the most recent Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results.

DDP Seidu appealed to parents, relatives, and close associates of the inmates to offer consistent emotional and moral support, emphasizing that family involvement plays a critical role in maintaining inmate morale, fostering self-reliance, and aiding successful reintegration into society.

The Ghana Prisons Service maintains that education is a powerful tool for rehabilitation and reformation. Studies have shown that inmates who pursue education during incarceration are significantly less likely to reoffend upon release.

Guided by the Ghana Education Service, these inmates have shown commendable resilience and determination in completing their secondary education.