Dr. KB Tandoh
Following the deeply regrettable violent incidents at Bawku Senior High School and other schools which tragically resulted in the loss of student lives, Dr. KB Tandoh, a former Deputy Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has commended the Service for its swift contingency arrangements.
“I am heartened by the prompt action taken by the leadership of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in activating measures to safeguard learners and staff,” he stated.
On July 28, 2025, he wrote an article in the DAILY GUIDE titled “Bawku’s Unfinished Lessons: The Urgent Call to Activate Ghana’s Education in Emergency Plan for Continued Learning.”
In the article, he emphasised the critical need for the immediate implementation of the “Education in Emergency Contingency Plan (2023-2026),” a comprehensive framework designed to ensure educational continuity amidst crises.
“I am greatly encouraged by the statement released by the Ghana Education Service last night, July 30, 2025, which clearly indicates that my calls and several proposed recommendations have been heeded. The commitment to ensuring the safety and continued learning of students and staff, particularly the final-year students facing imminent examinations, is refreshing, especially in the face of adversity,” he added.
He has expressed his readiness “to collaborate with the Ghana Education Service, the Ministry of Education, and all stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of this plan, thereby safeguarding the academic future and well-being of all Ghanaian learners and educators.”
Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh is the Founder and CEO of the Orpington Group, an educational consulting firm focused on education investment, research and advisory in Ghana and Africa. He is a former Deputy Director General of the GES, serving from 2018 to 2025.
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