General News of Friday, 20 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, has stressed that Ghana’s future prosperity will be shaped by the level of investment and attention given to education today. Speaking at the Leadership for Foundational Learning Policy Dialogue on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Prof Davis underscored the transformative power of education, describing it as a critical tool for national development and responsible citizenship. Touching on foundational learning, the GES Director-General described it as the bedrock upon which all higher levels of education are built. To address this, Prof Davis revealed that the Ghana Education Service has restructured its Schools and Instruction Division to place greater emphasis on foundational learning. Prof Davis concluded by urging deliberate and sustained efforts in education, noting that meaningful progress requires planning and consistent monitoring rather than short-term interventions.

Source: GhanaWeb March 20, 2026 08:26 UTC