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New GES boss is pupil teacher, he can’t lead us – Teacher Unions
Dr. Eric Nkansah
The three striking Teacher Unions say the newly appointed Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Eric Nkansah is a non-professional pupil teacher.
This comes on the back of the National Labour Commission (NLC) directing the three striking teacher unions to immediately call off their strike after negotiations with the Ministry of Education ended inconclusively.
The Unions on November 4, 2022 declared a nation-wide strike action over the failure of the government to meet the deadline to terminate the appointment of Mr. Nkansah.
However, the NLC held that the teacher unions did not follow the right procedures for their strike actions.
But, Speaking on Starr Today with Naa Dede Tetteh Wednesday, the Communication Officer for CCT-Gh, King Ali Awudu stated that it will not be prudent to allow the new GES boss to lead them.
According to him, the mere fact that Mr. Nkansah has thought before does not make him a professional as argued by the Minister for Education.
“What we are saying is that the one who will employ these people who are professionals and have been licensed by the National Teaching Council, he himself is not a professional. But he is going to employ a professional because when you look at the Pre-tertiary Education Act he is the one going to employ.
“He is the one who will promote, discipline and he is the one who can dismiss even head teachers and teachers. Yet he himself is not a professional. So which criteria is he going to use to dismiss or to promote? Because he doesn’t even understand what I am doing, he is not a professional,” Mr. Awudu stated.
He continued: “It will not be prudent for us to allow a pupil teacher or a non-professional as we call them. Formerly we call them pupil teachers, to come and take charge of professional teachers, how?”
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
