12 Member Council for the Ghana Education Service (GES) Inaugurated Today

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu , inaugurated a 12-member Council for the Ghana Education Service (GES) today .

The Council, chaired by Prof. 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.

The council comprises representatives from various stakeholders in the education sector, including:

– Dr. Rosemond Wilson from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)
– Prof. Azeko Tahiru Salifu from the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NASIA)
– Mr. Adam Adu Marshall from the National Teaching Council (NTC)
– Prof. Yayra Dzakadzie from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NACCA)
– Rt. Rev. Paa Solomon Grant-Essilfie, representing the Teacher Association on a rotational basis
– Mrs. Mamle D. Andrews, Chief Director of the Ministry of Education
– Mrs. Felicia Dapaah Agyeman-Boakye, representing Local Government
– A representative from Faith-Based Organizations in Ghana
– Adamu Bintu Fati, representing Non-Teaching Staff of GES
– Florence Bobi, a Female Educationist
– Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, Director-General of the Education Service

The council is expected to provide guidance and support to the GES in achieving its goals and objectives, ultimately improving the quality of education in Ghana.