By Von Cofie
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all pre-tertiary schools across the country, following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama.
The reinstatement, which takes immediate effect, was disclosed in a press release issued by the GES on Thursday, July 17, 2025. According to the release, the decision is aimed at strengthening collaboration among parents, communities, and teachers to enhance the delivery of quality education to Ghanaian learners.
“In line with this directive, Management of GES has instructed all Heads of Public Senior High, Technical and STEM Schools to operationalise the reinstatement of PTAs with immediate effect,” the statement said.
The GES added that further guidelines outlining the structure, roles, and financial accountability mechanisms for PTAs will be issued in due course. These measures are intended to ensure transparency, uniformity, and efficiency in PTA operations nationwide.
The statement, signed by Daniel Fenyii, Head of Public Relations at GES, emphasized the importance of stakeholder support in ensuring the smooth and effective implementation of the policy.
The Ghana Education Service counts on the support of all stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of this important policy,” the release concluded.
Below is a copy of the statement:
