Dr Kwabena Tandoh steps down as Deputy Director-General of GES 

Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, the Deputy Director-General (Quality and Access) of the Ghana Education Service (GES), is stepping aside from the role, effective February 21, 2025, after more than six and a half years of transformative service.

A statement issued on Monday said Dr Tandoh, during his tenure, played a crucial role in enhancing teaching and learning, improving educational quality, and expanding access to education for all Ghanaian children.

Reporting directly to the Director-General, Dr Tandoh provided supervisory oversight for four key divisions within the GES, ensuring alignment with the Education Strategic Plan (ESP 2018-2030).

His responsibilities included research, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation, all critical to the advancement of Ghana’s education sector.

Key achievements during Dr Tandoh's tenure include the Double Track System for senior high schools, serving as the chief technical officer in the conceptualisation, development, and design, a critical component of the Free SHS Policy. He also oversaw its implementation.

He was also the chief technical officer of the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), leading the conceptualisation and design of the $218.7 million USD project, the statement said.

He led the conceptualisation, design and the implementation of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) COVID-19 Accelerated Funding, bolstering resilience in Ghana’s education system during the pandemic among other achievements.

“It has been an honour to contribute to the advancement of education in Ghana. I am particularly proud of the work we have done to expand access and improve quality, and I am confident that the GES will continue to build on these achievements,’' the statement said.

GNA