The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Eric Carbonu, has demanded the removal of Professor Smile Gavua Dzisi from his position as Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES). NAGRAT argues that Prof. Dzisi, who lacks a background as a professional teacher, is unqualified to hold such a pivotal role within the country’s education system.
Carbonu expressed concerns that appointing individuals without teaching experience to critical positions in education undermines the professional growth and development of teachers. He emphasized that leadership within the Ghana Education Service should be entrusted to individuals who have risen through the ranks of the system and possess the necessary experience to understand the challenges and needs of educators on the ground.
“We believe that the leadership of GES should reflect the professional journey and qualifications of educators who have worked their way up within the system,” Carbonu stated. He argued that pre-tertiary teachers, many of whom hold advanced degrees like PhDs and Master’s, are more than capable of managing their own affairs and should be given leadership opportunities within the service.
Further, Carbonu highlighted the distinction between the pre-tertiary and tertiary education sectors, stressing that those from the tertiary sector cannot effectively manage pre-tertiary education without first-hand experience in the field. “You cannot effectively lead in an area you have not worked in and don’t have an understanding of. Pre-tertiary education is a unique system that requires leaders with relevant experience,” he added.
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NAGRAT’s call extends to the government, urging it to prioritize experienced professional educators for leadership roles within the GES. The association has emphasized the need to remove non-professional individuals from key positions in pre-tertiary education agencies, arguing that doing so would empower teachers and improve the management of the education sector.
In addition to its stance on leadership within the GES, NAGRAT has called on President John Dramani Mahama to ensure that public service and civil service roles are non-partisan and truly professional, serving the interests of all Ghanaians. The association contends that politicization of these roles undermines the professionalism of the civil service and harms the education system.
NAGRAT has expressed its desire to meet with the President and other relevant officials to discuss these concerns and explore ways to strengthen Ghana’s education system. The association believes that empowering professional educators with leadership roles will not only improve the service’s operations but also help elevate the teaching profession as a whole.
As this issue continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the government and the Ghana Education Service will respond to NAGRAT’s demands. For now, the call for a more professional and experienced leadership in the GES remains a central issue for educators across the country.
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