Accra: Dr Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, the Deputy Director-General (Quality and Access) of the Ghana Education Service (GES), is stepping aside from the role, effective February 21, 2025, after more than six and a half years of transformative service. A statement issued on Monday said Dr Tandoh, during his tenure, played a crucial role in enhancing teaching and learning, improving educational quality, and expanding access to education for all Ghanaian children.

According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Tandoh reported directly to the Director-General and provided supervisory oversight for four key divisions within the GES, ensuring alignment with the Education Strategic Plan (ESP 2018-2030). His responsibilities included research, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation, all critical to the advancement of Ghana's education sector.

Key achievements during Dr Tandoh's tenure include the Double Track System for senior high schools, where he served as the chief technical officer in its conceptualisation, development, and design, a critical component of the Free SHS Policy. He also oversaw its implementation. He was the chief technical officer of the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), leading the conceptualisation and design of the $218.7 million USD project.

He also led the conceptualisation, design, and implementation of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) COVID-19 Accelerated Funding, bolstering resilience in Ghana's education system during the pandemic, among other achievements. In a statement, Dr Tandoh expressed his honor in contributing to the advancement of education in Ghana, highlighting his pride in expanding access and improving quality, and expressed confidence that the GES will continue to build on these achievements.