Accra, Ghana – In a surprise move, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all Senior High and Senior High Technical Schools (SHS/SHTS) to immediately stop all graduation ceremony-related activities, including the collection of money, for SHS graduates.
This directive, issued by Deputy Director-General Stephen Kwaku Owusu, orders regional directors to ensure compliance from all school heads through their respective metro/municipal/district directors of education.
The GES has made it clear that failure to comply with this directive will result in disciplinary action against non-compliant school heads. While the reason behind this sudden halt is unclear, it’s evident that the GES aims to assert control over graduation ceremonies nationwide.
School administrators and stakeholders are left wondering about the motivations behind the GES’s decision. “We were preparing for our graduation ceremony when we received the directive,” said a school administrator, who wished to remain anonymous. “We’re unsure why this decision was made, but we will comply.”
The development comes on the heels of successful graduation ceremonies across the country. As the education sector adapts to this new directive, stakeholders are eager to understand the rationale behind the decision.
The GES’s move has sparked concerns about the impact on students, parents, and school communities. “Graduation ceremonies are significant milestones for students,” said a parent. “We hope the GES will provide clarity on this decision soon.”
The Ghana Education Service has not provided further explanation for the directive, leaving schools and stakeholders awaiting additional guidance.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
