The government has appointed Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, 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). Prof. Davis, known for his impressive academic and administrative background, is expected to bring strong leadership and fresh ideas to Ghana’s education system.
He replaces Dr. Eric Nkansah, who has been relieved of his duties as Director-General of GES.
Prof. Davis holds 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. He graduated from UCC in 1999 with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Mathematics.
His academic journey has been marked by several prestigious 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).
In addition to his academic achievements, Prof. Davis has served in leadership roles such as Vice-President of the Ghana Education Research Association (GERA-Ghana) in 2018. He is also a member of several professional bodies, 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 Provost of UCC’s College of Education Studies on August 1, 2022, with his tenure set for three years.
His appointment as Director-General of GES is an indication of the government’s commitment to leveraging his vast experience in educational research and administration to address challenges in the sector.
Pr of. Davis’s leadership is highly anticipated, with hopes of driving innovation and improving education standards across the country.
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