The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially published the names, official email addresses, and contact details of all current Regional Directors overseeing education administration across Ghana’s sixteen (16) regions.
These Regional Directors serve as the heads of the Ghana Education Service at the regional level and are responsible for implementing educational policies, supervising Regional, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Education Directorates, monitoring schools, coordinating educational programmes, and ensuring quality education delivery within their respective regions.
Above all the Regional Directors is the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, who serves as the chief executive officer and overall head of GES nationwide. As of 2026, the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service is Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis.
This publication provides the officially released names of all current GES Regional Directors together with their official GES email addresses and contact telephone numbers.
Who Is the Head of the Ghana Education Service?
The Ghana Education Service is headed by:
Director-General:
Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis
The Director-General provides strategic leadership for the Ghana Education Service and oversees the implementation of government educational policies across all regions of Ghana through the various Regional and District Education Directorates.
Full List of Current GES Regional Directors in Ghana | 2026
1. Ahafo Regional Director
- Regional Director: Mr. Abraham Fletcher
- Official Phone: 0544301250
- Official Email: ahafo@ges.gov.gh
2. Ashanti Regional Director
- Regional Director: Dr. William Kwame Amankra Appiah
- Official Phone: 0544301251
- Official Email: ashanti@ges.gov.gh
3. Bono Regional Director
- Regional Director: Mr. Gabriel Antwi
- Official Phone: 0544301252
- Official Email: bono@ges.gov.gh
4. Bono East Regional Director
- Regional Director: Rev. Fr. Kingsley Dwamena Asante
- Official Phone: 0544301253
- Official Email: bonoeast@ges.gov.gh
5. Central Regional Director
- Regional Director: Mrs. Juliette Dufie Otami, PhD.
- Official Phone: 0312 299927
- Official Email: central@ges.gov.gh
6. Eastern Regional Director
- Regional Director: Dr. Mrs. Ivy Asantewa Owusu
- Official Phone: 0544301255
- Official Email: eastern@ges.gov.gh
7. Greater Accra Regional Director
- Regional Director: Hajia Katumi Natogmah Attah (Mrs.)
- Official Phone: 0544301256
- Official Email: greateraccra@ges.gov.gh
8. Northern Regional Director
- Regional Director: Alhassan Alidu Jnr
- Official Phone: 0544301257
- Official Email: northern@ges.gov.gh
9. North East Regional Director
- Regional Director: Simon Anaane Amokase
- Official Phone: 0544301258
- Official Email: northeast@ges.gov.gh
10. Oti Regional Director
- Regional Director: Mrs. Irene Jacquelinda Attabra
- Official Phone: 0544301259
- Official Email: oti@ges.gov.gh
11. Savannah Regional Director
- Regional Director: Bright A. Lawoe
- Official Phone: 0544301260
- Official Email: savannah@ges.gov.gh
12. Upper East Regional Director
- Regional Director: Razak Z. Abdul-Korah
- Official Phone: 0544301261
- Official Email: uppereast@ges.gov.gh
13. Upper West Regional Director
- Regional Director: Alice Ellen Abeere-Inga
- Official Phone: 0544301262
- Official Email: upperwest@ges.gov.gh
14. Volta Regional Director
- Regional Director: Francis Yaw Agbemadi
- Official Phone: 0544301263
- Official Email: volta@ges.gov.gh
15. Western Regional Director
- Regional Director: Emmanuel Essuman
- Official Phone: 0544301264
- Official Email: western@ges.gov.gh
16. Western North Regional Director
- Regional Director: Seth Boateng
- Official Phone: 0544301265
- Official Email: westernnorth@ges.gov.gh
Roles of GES Regional Directors
Regional Directors play a critical role in the administration and management of education across Ghana. Their responsibilities include:
- Implementing Ghana Education Service policies at the regional level.
- Supervising Metropolitan, Municipal and District Education Directorates.
- Monitoring teaching and learning activities in schools.
- Coordinating teacher management, promotions and postings.
- Overseeing educational programmes and projects.
- Ensuring quality assurance in basic and second-cycle education.
- Providing administrative leadership for all public pre-tertiary schools within their respective regions.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to improve educational outcomes.
These officers serve as the principal representatives of the Ghana Education Service within their regions and report administratively to the Director-General.
Why This List Is Important
The officially published list of GES Regional Directors provides an authentic reference for teachers, school heads, District Directors of Education, educational stakeholders, researchers, development partners, and members of the public seeking the correct regional leadership contacts.
Having access to the official regional email addresses also makes it easier for individuals and institutions to communicate directly with the appropriate Regional Education Directorate regarding educational matters, policy implementation, school administration, teacher management, and other official correspondence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the current Director-General of the Ghana Education Service in 2026?
The current Director-General of the Ghana Education Service is Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, who serves as the overall head of GES nationwide.
How many GES Regional Directors are there in Ghana?
There are 16 Regional Directors, representing each of Ghana’s sixteen administrative regions.
Can members of the public contact Regional Directors directly?
Yes. The Ghana Education Service has published official telephone numbers and official GES email addresses for each Regional Directorate for official communication.
Where can teachers obtain official GES regional contacts?
Teachers and education stakeholders can obtain the official contact details from the Ghana Education Service’s published directory or from articles such as this one that reproduce the officially released information.
Conclusion
The Ghana Education Service continues to strengthen educational administration by maintaining Regional Directorates across all sixteen regions of Ghana. Each Regional Director is entrusted with overseeing the effective implementation of educational policies, supervising schools and district offices, and supporting the delivery of quality education.
For official correspondence, stakeholders are encouraged to use the published GES email addresses and telephone numbers listed above. Since these contacts are based on officially released information from the Ghana Education Service, they provide a reliable means of communicating with the appropriate Regional Education Directorate.
The information contained in this publication is based on the officially published directory of the Ghana Education Service (GES) for 2026. It reflects the names, official telephone numbers, and official email addresses released by GES at the time of publication.
Source: GESHub.org
