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Daniel Fenyi

Also known as: Mr Fenyi

2026-05-012026-11-06

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November 2026
5 NovJoy Online
… In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the GES, in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Daniel Fenyi, said this year’s exercise was particularly significant because it marked a major step in implementing the policy to decouple professional ranks from office positions. …
Over 60,000 teachers complete GES promotion exercise as new policy expands career opportunities
2 NovJoy Online
… The notice was signed by Daniel Fenyi of the Ghana Education Service (GES).
GES cancels two-day mid-term break for basic schools in November
October 2026
31 OctJoy Online
… The GES, in a statement issued on October 31, 2026 and signed by Head of Public Relations Daniel Fenyi, said the school’s disciplinary committee held its initial hearing on the matter. …
Video captures teachers stepping on a student’s head in violent Techiman SHS incident
31 OctJoy Online
… The statement, signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, said the school’s disciplinary committee had held an initial hearing into the incident. …
GES investigates alleged assault on student by two Techiman SHS teachers
22 OctJoy Online
… In a press release issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, and signed by its Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the Service said preparations were far advanced for the resumption of academic work. …
Obuasi SHTS to reopen to continuing students next week – GES
21 OctDaily Guide
… In a statement issued yesterday and signed by the Head of Public Relations of the GES, Daniel Fenyi, the Service said the two directors had been instructed to hand over their offices and all state property in their possession to the Ashanti Regional Deputy Director of Education, …
Heads Roll At GES Over NDC Headmaster Sex Scandal
20 OctJoy Online
… In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and signed by its Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the GES said the directive was intended to ensure the investigation proceeds without interference or the perception of interference. …
GES directs Ashanti Regional and Obuasi Municipal education directors to step aside over Obuasi SHTS probe
14 OctJoy Online
… GES Public Relations Officer Daniel Fenyi said the headmaster had been directed to proceed on interdiction with immediate effect and make himself available to assist with the investigation. …
First-year students stranded as Obuasi SHTS remains closed over misconduct probe
12 OctJoy Online
… The Service’s Public Relations Officer, Daniel Fenyi, disclosed this in an interview on October 10. …
GES to consult stakeholders on academic calendar adjustments
September 2026
29 SeptJoy Online
… Head of Public Relations at GES, Daniel Fenyi, said the Service has been given until next Monday to provide the documents to the Controller and Accountant General’s Department. …
Teacher Payment Crisis: GES to submit promotion documents for 60,000 staff

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Over 60,000 teachers complete GES promotion exercise nationwide

The News

More than 60,000 teachers across Ghana have completed a three-day Ghana Education Service promotion exercise, which implements a new policy separating professional ranks from administrative positions to expand career advancement opportunities. Under the policy, the number of teachers attaining Director II rank is expected to increase by 1,500 per cent, and those attaining Director I by 340 per cent.

5 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Over 60,000 teachers complete GES promotion exercise nationwide
More than 60,000 teachers across Ghana have completed a three-day Ghana Education Service promotion exercise, which implements a new policy separating professional ranks from administrative positions to expand career advancement opportunities. Under the policy, the number of teachers attaining Director II rank is expected to increase by 1,500 per cent, and those attaining Director I by 340 per cent.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 2 November

GES cancels November mid-term break for basic schools
The Ghana Education Service has cancelled the two-day mid-term break for basic schools scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2026, to recover instructional time lost during recent industrial action. Schools are to remain open and continue normal academic activities on both days.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 31 October

Video shows Techiman SHS teachers assaulting final-year student
A video circulating on social media shows two teachers at Techiman Senior High School in Bono East assaulting a final-year student, including stepping on the student's head. The Ghana Education Service has been directed to investigate following instructions from the Minister for Education.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GES launches investigation into alleged teacher assault on student
The Ghana Education Service has begun investigating a social media video allegedly showing two Techiman Senior High School teachers assaulting a student. The school's disciplinary committee has conducted an initial hearing, with findings to be submitted to Management through the Regional Directorate to inform further action.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Obuasi SHTS to reopen to continuing students next week
The Ghana Education Service says continuing students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School are expected to return next week following a temporary closure that began in August after campus disturbances. The school's headmaster has been suspended pending investigation of sexual abuse allegations.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

GES removes two directors over headmaster misconduct scandal
The Ghana Education Service has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education to step aside with immediate effect for investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The GES reaffirmed that the headmaster remained interdicted and dismissed reports that he had been cleared.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 20 October

GES steps aside two directors amid school misconduct probe
The Ghana Education Service has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education to step aside with immediate effect as investigations continue into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The headmaster remains interdicted, and the GES dismissed reports that he had been cleared.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Obuasi SHS closed over sexual misconduct investigation
Obuasi Senior High Technical School remains closed more than a month after first-year students' placement, following violent protests over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. The school's headmaster has been interdicted pending a full investigation, and police are also investigating the matter.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

GES to consult stakeholders on recovering strike lost lessons
The Ghana Education Service is considering alternative ways to recover lessons lost during the nearly two-week teacher strike, including shortening break periods and extending school hours, pending consultation with stakeholders.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

GES to submit promotion documents for 60,000 teaching staff
The Ghana Education Service says it will submit promotion letters and other required documents for about 60,000 teaching staff to the Controller and Accountant General's Department by next Monday as part of efforts to resolve an ongoing teacher payment crisis.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GES works to resolve teacher payment delays, protect academic calendar
The Ghana Education Service says it is working to resolve outstanding teacher payment issues and prevent disruption to the academic calendar. About 59,000 to 60,000 teaching staff are affected, and GES is working with the Controller and Accountant General's Department to provide required documentation and input forms.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GES urges end to blame game over teacher salary delays
The Ghana Education Service has called on government agencies involved in teacher payments to stop blaming each other and work together to resolve payment delays. GES has been directed to provide documentation for about 58,000 teachers to the Controller and Accountant General's Department by next Monday.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

GES sets October 5 deadline for teacher payment dispute resolution
The Ghana Education Service has set October 5 as the deadline for submitting documents needed to resolve an ongoing payment dispute affecting teachers. The GES is working with the Controller and Accountant General's Department to address the issue, with the Education Minister having met teacher unions and directed GES to prepare necessary documentation including input forms and promotion letters.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GES working to resolve teacher payment delays with documentation
The Ghana Education Service says it is working around the clock to resolve outstanding documentation issues and get teachers back to class, following delays in payments. The Education Minister has directed GES to work with the Controller and Accountant General's Department and provide necessary input forms.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

GES warns SHS heads against illegal fees; threatens removal
The Ghana Education Service has warned heads of Senior High Schools against collecting unauthorised admission fees, PTA dues, and other charges from parents, citing the government's free Senior High School policy. Schools that have already collected such fees must refund them, and heads who fail to comply face administrative sanctions including removal from office.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

GES investigates SHS heads for selling prospectus items to parents
The Ghana Education Service is investigating senior high school head teachers accused of selling items listed in the national harmonised prospectus to parents. Some school heads have been contacted and warned, and persistent breaches could lead to their removal from office.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

GES claims 800,000 SHS spaces available for 600,000 students
The Ghana Education Service says there is no shortage of senior high school spaces, with approximately 800,000 places available for just over 600,000 students seeking admission. The GES noted an improvement in automatic placements this year, with about 527,000 students automatically placed compared to 483,000 in 2025.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GES disputes nationwide SHS placement crisis claim
The Ghana Education Service says pressure over this year's Senior High School placement is concentrated in Accra and Ashanti and does not reflect a nationwide crisis. According to the GES, 527,000 automatic placements and 53,000 self-placements combined represent 93–95% of students placed, with the remaining 5% constituting the margin of error rather than evidence of systemic failure.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

GES reports 95% of SHS applicants already placed this year
The Ghana Education Service says about 95% of students seeking senior high school admission have been placed, with 527,000 automatically placed compared to 483,000 last year. The GES head of public relations attributed the improvement to a significant rise in automatic placements and a drop in self-placements from 107,000 to 53,000.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

BECE now functions as placement exam, not gatekeeping test
The GES Public Relations Head says BECE should be viewed as a placement examination rather than a test determining SHS progression, since access to SHS is a right of every child and placement determines only which school accommodates a qualified student based on results and available spaces.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GES dismisses concerns over senior high school placement spaces
The Ghana Education Service says there are about 800,000 available class vacancies in senior high schools against approximately 637,328 qualifying candidates, and 87.3% of qualified students have already been automatically placed. The GES notes that the challenge is driven by high demand for Category A schools, where more than 318,000 candidates seek approximately 76,000 available vacancies.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

GES confirms assault allegation at Bolgatanga Girls SHS, arrests two watchmen
The Ghana Education Service has confirmed an alleged sexual assault involving a special needs student at Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School in the Upper East Region. Two school watchmen have been arrested and interdicted, with investigations ongoing.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

GES meets teacher unions over 2025 promotion date concerns
The Ghana Education Service has engaged teacher unions over disagreements about substantive dates for the 2025 teacher promotion exercise, which unions say affect career progression and entitlements. GES said it would continue dialogue to resolve the matter but provided no specific details of the grievances or potential changes.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

GES begins regional onboarding for new recruits on Friday
The Ghana Education Service has announced that successful applicants from its recruitment exercise will begin regional onboarding from Friday, August 7, through the end of the month, involving document verification, completion of employment records, and other administrative procedures at their respective regional offices.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

GES warns applicants against teacher recruitment fraud scams
The Ghana Education Service has cautioned job seekers not to pay anyone claiming to facilitate recruitment, as GES recruitment is free. The service urged applicants to report fraudulent calls or messages from people posing as GES officers to the police, and advised successful applicants to check their regional postings on the recruitment portal at no cost.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 24 July

GES releases 2026 recruitment application status from Friday
The Ghana Education Service has announced that applicants can check their recruitment application status beginning Friday, July 24, through the official recruitment portal, with Pre-secondary applicants accessing results from 5:00 p.m. and Secondary sector applicants from 9:00 p.m. the same day.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Armed men attack Yendi school over construction dispute
Armed men stormed Zohe E.P. Schools in Yendi Municipality during a dispute between community members and school authorities over a proposed commercial shed on school grounds. The headmaster was assaulted, warning shots were fired causing panic, and the school was temporarily closed while police investigate.
13 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 25 June

GES PRO urges GTEC to publish accredited institutions list
The Head of Public Relations at the Ghana Education Service has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to publish a comprehensive list of accredited institutions instead of focusing on unaccredited ones, arguing that a register of accredited providers would be more reliable and easier to maintain and verify.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

Ghana suspends SHS graduations, bans flamboyant celebrations
The Ministry of Education has suspended all Senior High School graduation ceremonies nationwide, and the Ghana Education Service has banned flamboyant post-examination celebrations on school premises, including expensive gifts such as cars or money bouquets. The move follows public concerns over excessive displays of wealth during graduation ceremonies.
23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 17 June

GES Interdicts Bole SHS Teacher Over Sexual Misconduct Allegation
The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School following an alleged sexual misconduct involving a student, with management initiating investigations and reiterating its zero-tolerance policy toward such conduct.
17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →