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06 Jan

GES Confirms Dr. Eric Nkansah As Director General

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The Acting Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Eric Nkansah has been confirmed as the substantive Director-General of the Service. A letter issued on January 4 and signed by the Director of Human Resources at the GES, Angela Frimpomaa Nkansah and addressed to all Regional Directors of the GES directed that all official correspondence and memoranda should therefore be addressed as such. “Congratulations to Dr. Nkansah, Director-General, Ghana Education Service” the letter noted. Prior to his appointment, he was the Technical Advisor/Director in charge of Tertiary Education at the Ministry of Education. His appointment took effect on…

15 Nov

Objection Against Dr. Nkansah’s Appointment Is Needless And Unfounded, He’s An Exception Leader – Forum

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A group calling itself the Objective Media Forum has described the call for the removal of the new Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) as a needless exercise. In a press statement, the Forum urged those who objected to cease fire because their actions were unjustified and unfounded. According to the statement signed by the Convener, Mr. Samuel Anaafi Kokoto, the new GES boss is more than qualified for the position. ”Dr. Nkansah’s competencies and exceptional leadership qualities are unparalleled. He has demonstrated experience in academia and education policy administration over the last 15 years. His contributions to the…

08 Nov

Schools Selection Process Free; No Money Involved – GES To Parents

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The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has said the schools’ selection process is entirely free and does not involve collection of monies. The assurance comes on the back of the practice of some heads of Basic Schools, collecting monies from the current batch of Junior High School (JHS) students, who report to their former schools to select Senior High Schools (SHSs) for placement. A statement by the GES, noted: “Some of the monies being collected are purported to be payment for Parent Teacher Association (PTA) dues/levies arrears, clearance of final year students, extra classes organised.” The GES reminded…

26 Oct

Dr. Adutwum Defends New GES Boss, Insists He’s Qualified For The Job

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Education Minister Dr. Yaw Adutwum says claims that the newly appointed acting Director-General of the Ghana Education Service is unqualified are unfounded. Dr. Eric Nkansah’s appointment as GES boss has been criticized by some teacher unions because, in their estimation, he does not have the requisite experience to lead the Ghana Education Service. But at a conference of Directors of Education in Accra on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the Minister presented the new Director-General and said he is qualified and competent. “I officially introduce to you the acting Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Dr. Eric Nkansah.” He continued that,…