Eric Carbonu, President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), has called for the dismissal of Professor Smile Gavua Dzisi from his position as Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES).
NAGRAT contends that Prof. Dzisi, lacking a background in teaching, is not qualified to occupy such a significant role in an education system that should be led by individuals who have advanced through the ranks of the GES.
Carbonu stressed that appointing non-professional educators to key positions undermines the professional development of teachers.
He further argued that pre-tertiary educators, many of whom hold advanced degrees such as PhDs and Masters, are fully capable of managing their own affairs and deserve leadership roles within the service.
Carbonu also pointed out the clear division between the pre-tertiary and tertiary education sectors, asserting that individuals from the tertiary sector cannot effectively manage pre-tertiary education without the proper experience.
NAGRAT has urged the government to prioritize experienced professional educators for leadership roles within GES and remove non-professionals from positions at pre-tertiary agencies. The association also called for President John Dramani Mahama to make public service and civil service roles non-partisan and professional to better serve all Ghanaians.
NAGRAT is seeking a meeting with the President and relevant officials to address these concerns and explore ways to strengthen Ghana’s education system and empower professional educators to assume leadership positions.
