Prof. Yayra Dzakadzie has been relieved of his duties as the Director-General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), by President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
The circumstances surrounding his dismissal have not been officially disclosed.
Prof. Yayra Dzakadzie was appointed Director-General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on June 24, 2024.
His appointment was made by the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023).
Prior to leading NaCCA, Prof. Dzakadzie held several influential positions within Ghana’s education sector. He served as Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and was also Director for Tertiary Education at the Ministry of Education.
Renowned for his expertise in educational assessment, research, and evaluation, Prof. Dzakadzie brought significant experience in test development, statistical analysis, and teaching across various academic levels.
No official explanation has yet been provided by the Ministry of Education or the Office of the President regarding the reasons for his dismissal.
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