The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Prof. Kofi Davis, together with members of his management team, has undertaken a surprise working visit to selected schools in the Ashanti Region as part of efforts to strengthen monitoring and improve service delivery across the country’s education sector.
The unannounced inspection, which took place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, forms part of a deliberate leadership strategy by the Director-General to gain first-hand insight into the day-to-day operations of schools. The approach allows management to directly engage both teaching and non-teaching staff, observe real-time practices, assess institutional challenges, and provide immediate interventions where necessary.
During the visit, Prof. Davis and his delegation toured a number of schools across the region, interacting with headteachers, teachers, and auxiliary staff. The engagements created an open platform for staff to share their experiences, highlight operational challenges, and propose practical solutions to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
A major component of the tour focused on the assessment of food supply and feeding arrangements in the schools. Through on-site inspections and discussions with kitchen staff, it was observed that the schools visited currently have adequate food stocks to sustain their feeding programmes. Additionally, the Director-General noted a marked improvement in the quality of meals served to students, as well as better organization of feeding systems compared to previous assessments.
Despite these positive developments, some schools raised concerns about the limited number of kitchen staff, which has placed considerable strain on existing personnel. The situation, according to staff, affects efficiency and increases workload, thereby impacting the smooth running of feeding operations.
Responding to these concerns, Prof. Davis acknowledged the staffing challenges and assured the affected schools that the matter would be given careful consideration by management. He reiterated GES’s commitment to addressing critical gaps within the system to ensure that schools are adequately resourced to function effectively.
The Director-General emphasized that such surprise visits would be sustained as part of ongoing efforts to monitor performance, identify gaps, and implement timely corrective measures. He stressed that direct engagement with stakeholders remains essential in shaping responsive policies and improving the overall quality of education delivery in Ghana.
The visit underscores the Ghana Education Service’s continued commitment to maintaining high standards in school administration and ensuring that students benefit from a conducive learning environment supported by efficient operational systems.
