Appointment of Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis as Director-General of Ghana Education Service
The Ghanaian government has appointed Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, currently the Provost of the College of Education at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), as the new Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES). His extensive academic and administrative experience positions him to bring strong leadership and innovative ideas to the nation’s education system.
Prof. Davis takes over from Dr. Eric Nkansah, who has been relieved of his position.
Holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and a Master of Arts in Mathematics Education from Hiroshima University in Japan, Prof. Davis also earned a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Mathematics from UCC in 1999. His academic journey is distinguished by numerous accolades, including the Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) in 2007, the British Academy Visiting Scholar Award in 2011, and the Inter-Departmental Research Support Grant from UCC’s Directorate of Research and Innovation Consultancy (DRIC).
Beyond his academic credentials, Prof. Davis has held significant leadership positions, such as Vice-President of the Ghana Education Research Association (GERA-Ghana) in 2018. He is affiliated with various professional organizations, including:
- Ghana Mathematics Society
- Mathematics Association of Ghana (MAG)
- World Education Research Association (WERA)
- University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)
- Southern African Association of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (SAARMSTE)
Prof. Davis officially became the Provost of UCC’s College of Education Studies on August 1, 2022, with a tenure set for three years. His recent appointment as Director-General of GES underscores the government’s dedication to utilizing his extensive experience in educational research and administration to tackle challenges within the sector.
Anticipation surrounds Prof. Davis’s leadership, with hopes that he will drive innovation and enhance educational standards across Ghana.
By: Idrris Ibn Mohammed