Christian Addai-Poku has announced his departure from office as the Registrar of the National Teaching Council (NTC) following the appointment of a new Acting Registrar.
In a statement he personally shared on his official Facebook page, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serving the high office as the Registrar for NTC. Mr Addai-Poku confirmed that he was bowing out of office after the appointment of his successor..
“Today I bow out of office as the Registrar of National Teaching Council; following the appointment of a new Acting Registrar. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve,” he stated.
Mr. Addai-Poku was appointed as the NTC Registrar in June, 2019 by the then NPP government under leadership of His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Addai-Poku was the President for the National Association of Graduate Teachers’ (NAGRAT).
Mr Addai-Poku also expressed appreciation to key government officials for their support and the opportunity to serve during his tenure at the Council. He specifically thanked the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, and former Minister for Education, Hon. Yaw Osei Adutwum, for their roles during his time in office.
He also reserved special appreciation for Hon. Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, whom he thanked for his contribution to his appointment and opportunity to serve.
About the National Teaching Council
The National Teaching Council is one of the agencies under Ghana’s Ministry of Education responsible for regulating the teaching profession at the pre-tertiary education level, including kindergarten, primary, junior high school (JHS), and senior high school (SHS). Its key responsibilities include teacher licensing, professional development, teacher standards and the implementation of policies aimed at strengthening professionalism in the teaching sector.
The Council also plays an important role in the administration of the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) and the professional development of teachers across the country.
The NTC is also responsible with consultation with Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service (GES) for the organization of the Ghana Teacher Prize.
The appointment of a new Acting Registrar marks a change in the leadership of the Council.
Further details about the new Acting Registrar and the official handing over are expected to be done soon.
