The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, on Friday inaugurated a new 12-member council for the Ghana Education Service (GES), tasked with providing strategic leadership and oversight for the country’s pre-tertiary education sector.
Chaired by Professor Mawutor Avoke, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), is expected to provide strategic direction and oversight to the Pre-Tertiary Education sector.
Members include:
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Dr. Rosemond Wilson (West African Examinations Council – WAEC)
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Professor Azeko Tahiru Salifu (National Schools Inspectorate Authority – NASIA)
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Mr. Adam Adu Marshall (National Teaching Council – NTC)
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Professor Yayra Dzakadzie (National Council for Curriculum and Assessment – NaCCA)
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Rt. Rev. Paa Solomon Grant-Essilfie (Rotational Teacher Association Representative)
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Mrs. Mamle D. Andrews (Chief Director, Ministry of Education)
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Mrs. Felicia Dapaah Agyeman-Boakye (Local Government Representative)
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A Representative from Faith-Based Organisations
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Adamu Bintu Fati (GES Non-Teaching Staff Representative)
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Florence Bobi (Female Educationist)
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Professor Ernest Kofi Davis (Director-General, GES)
According to a statement from the Ministry of Education, the formation of the council signals a renewed commitment to educational reform, inclusivity, and collaboration among key stakeholders.
The council is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening the GES’s capacity to deliver quality education and implement effective policies across the pre-tertiary sector.