GES Archives - Page 3 of 3

12 Jan

8 Dismissed Chiana Students Apologise To Akufo-Addo

wontumionlineNewsAkufo-Addo, Chiana SHS, Chiana students, GES

The eight students of Chiana Senior High School in the Upper East Region who have been sacked by the Ghana Education Service (GES) for insulting President Akufo-Addo have pleaded with the education authority and the President to allow them back into the classroom. The students have also rendered an apology to the President and the GES. “I am here with my colleagues on our knees to beg the President, the Headmaster, the education office and our fellow Ghanaians. We are sorry for our videos that went viral. We did not mean for it to go viral, it was a childish…

12 Jan

8 Chiana SHS Students Dismissed For Insulting Akufo-Addo

wontumionlineNewsAkufo-Addo, Chiana SHS, dismissal, GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed eight students of the Chiana Senior High School in the Upper East Region for allegedly insulting President Akufo-Addo. Prior to the dismissal, the students had been on suspension. The GES says its investigation into the incident confirmed that the students used unsavoury language against the President. It has thus described the actions of the students as “very undesirable, and contrary to the acceptable standards of the conduct generally required of any student in Ghana’s educational system.” The GES had earlier apologised to President Akufo-Addo over the comments by students. “We wish to inform…

06 Jan

GES Confirms Dr. Eric Nkansah As Director General

wontumionlineNewsDirector General of GES, Dr. Eric Nkansah, GES

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

wontumionlineNewsGES

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

wontumionlineNewsGES, Schools Selection Process

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

wontumionlineBusinessDr. Adutwum, GES

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,…