Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, currently serving as the Provost of the College of Education Studies at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES).

The announcement was made via the GES’ official Facebook page on Monday, January 27.

Professor Davis brings a wealth of academic and leadership experience to the position. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Monash University in Australia, and has been recognized as a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow for his contributions to educational advancement in Africa.

In addition to his academic qualifications, he is an active member of the Ghana Mathematics Association, an organization dedicated to fostering excellence in mathematics education across Ghana. Professor Davis has also held influential roles in educational research, notably as the Vice President of the Ghana Education Research Association (GERA-Ghana), which aims to improve educational standards through research and evidence-based practices.

Professor Davis takes over from Dr. Eric Nkansah, who was appointed as Director-General in October 2022 by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Although Dr. Nkansah's tenure was brief, he focused on addressing challenges such as teacher welfare, curriculum updates, and improving educational infrastructure. Professor Davis is now tasked with continuing these efforts and shaping the future of Ghana’s education system.