GENERAL NEWS
The Ministry Of Education Has Signed A Performance Agreement With Agencies Under The Ministry
The Ministry of Education on Tuesday signed Performance Agreements with Board Chairmen and Heads of Councils as well as Chief Executives from 16 agencies under the Ministry at the conference hall of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences in Accra.
The institutions had previously selected and agreed on their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets for 2019 geared towards the implementation of the education reforms outlined in the Education Strategic Plan (ESP 2018 – 2030) that has the objective of making Ghana “a learning nation.”
Minister of Education (Middle) delivering his speech.
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister for Education said in his remarks that this is the first time in the history of his Ministry that Heads of Agencies are being asked to sign Performance Agreements.
“You may recall that in November 2018, Cabinet approved the Education Strategic Plan (2018-2030) and with-it priority reforms including the following:
• Teacher Education Reform through “Transforming Teacher Education and Learning” – T-TEL.
• The Design of a new Pre-Tertiary education curriculum with Standards and Assessment frameworks
• Operationalization of Pre-Tertiary Teacher Professional and Management Development Framework including the licensing and registration of teachers and Continuous Professional Development for Teachers through NTC
• Introduction of a new school supervision and inspection system through NIB
• GES Institutional Reform
• Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Reform
• Tertiary Education Reform
• Education Decentralization
• Legal, Institutional and Regulatory Reforms
• ICT in Education Reforms among others
“The reform initiatives are aimed at addressing the current weaknesses in Ghana’s education sector, improving the legal, institutional, and regulatory framework for education service delivery, and providing clear performance standards to guide teaching, learning, assessment and grading of students”.
As part of the performance contract, quarterly and annual review meetings have been established. These are called “Accounting to the Minister Forum” during which there will be a thorough assessment of Key Performance Indicators, key milestones and targets.
The Minister again stated, “under this new initiative, Chief Executives and their Board and Council Chairs will be jointly held accountable for performance. “Best performing Chief Executives will be recognized appropriately and agencies that will be found lagging behind will be supported to improve on their performance. Appropriate sanctions will be applied to those who persistently fail to meet expected targets”.
He thanked the UK government for partnering with the Government of Ghana.
On behalf of the agencies, Prof Eric Magnus Wilmot, chair of the National Inspectorate Board, thanked the minister and stated: “These targets are not an imposition; we set these targets. Now we have a ministry that says I am willing to partner with you and support you. The Performance Agreements give us the chance to meet our minister often and discuss issues”.
Group Photograph of Heads of Agencies and Governing Boards & Councils with the Minister of Education after the Signing Ceremony
The agencies that signed the performance contracts are as follows:
National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE), National Accreditation Board, National Council for Curriculum Assessment (NaCCA), and Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET). Others are National Teaching Council, National Inspectorate Board, Ghana Education Service (GES), Centre for Distance and Open Learning (CENDLOS), and National Service Scheme (NSS).
The rest are Student Loan Trust Fund, Ghana Library Authority, Ghana Book Development Council, and Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS).
ENTERTAINMENT
Smoke Ice Music/JayRaw Multimedia Signs Kulli Jay, A Budding Afrobeats Artiste
Smoke Ice Music and JayRaw Multimedia has announced the signing of a new male singer, Kulli Jay to their record label, Smoke Ice Music/JayRaw Multimedia.
The up-and-coming musician, Kelvin Osei Owusu who goes by the stage name Kulli Jay, also expressed his excitement about the deal, promising his best under the new management.
Kulli Jay, the new signee has been churning out a couple of music before he came into contact with Smoke Ice Music/Jayraw Multimedia. The announcement and signing was posted on the socials of the Label. Speaking to the CEO of Ice Smoke Music, he promises that their new signee is full of goodies and that Ghana and beyond should expect something awesome.
Kulli Jay is expected to drop his newest single under the label very soon.
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Meet Derrick Ampadu Ansong, The Grandson Of The Late Legendary Nana Kwame Ampadu
Derrick Ampadu Ansong, known by his stage name Ampadu Ansong, is a multifaceted Ghanaian talent who has made a significant impact in Ghana’s entertainment industry. With his charm, energy, and versatility, Ampadu Ansong has become a popular figure in showbiz circles. From his early years in the bustling capital city of Accra.
Ampadu Ansong has proven his ability to captivate audiences and create memorable experiences. In this article, we will delve into his background, career, and contributions to the world of Ghanaian entertainment.
Derrick Ampadu Ansong who is the Grandson of the legendary musician The Late Nana Ampadu, a student of Ghana Telecom University who comes from kwaku in the Eastern part of Ghana.
Ampadu Ansong works with the record label known as Chambers Records. He has 3 singles to his credit namely, Hallelujah,Tina and Alone, and soon to release another amazing single. Growing up in the capital city, he was exposed to the vibrant and diverse entertainment scene that characterizes Accra.
This early exposure ignited his passion for the arts. Throughout his schooling years, Ampadu Ansong displayed natural talent in hosting and entertaining, captivating his peers and teachers with his charisma and quick-witted humor.
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