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April 10, 2025

NASIA CONFIRMS ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING INCIDENT AT ADVENTIST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN KUMASI

The National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) has undertaken its initial Investigative Inspection into the firearm incident that occurred at Adventist Senior High School in Bantama, Kumasi, on Friday, April 4, 2025.
A 16-year-old male second-year student, was reported to have brought a locally manufactured pistol to school and accidentally discharged it during break time, resulting in a serious eye injury to a female classmate.
The school’s administration swiftly administered first aid at the school’s infirmary, transferred the victim to the Kwadaso SDA Hospital, and subsequently to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for further medical treatment. The Suame District Police was immediately contacted and the perpetrator was taken into custody. He was arraigned before the Akropong Juvenile Court on April 7, 2025.

 

KEY FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATION

NaSIA’s investigation confirmed the following:
1. The firearm belonged to the student’s father.
2. The incident occurred in the classroom during break hours and was not preceded by any known conflict.
3. Insufficient security, staff-to-student ratio and gaps in access control and external encroachment were noted.
4. The school, in collaboration with its guidance and counselling unit, conducted a trauma-support session for students following the incident.


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March 24, 2025

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The National Schools Inspectorate Authority, (NaSIA), climaxed its Ghana Month celebrations with a day of #culture, #clothes and #AfricanCuisine.
The five-day celebration had workers of NaSIA show up at work in their elegant African print apparels from Monday through Thursday.
The Friday which climaxed the event was a rep your culture day; a day workers showed up dressed like their various cultures.
Employees were treated to a buffet of African dishes, local Ghanaian drinks and snacks.
Overall, the Ghana Month celebrations helped foster unity and togetherness among the workforce.

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March 7, 2025

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As part of its stakeholder engagement tour, the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) delegation, led by the Inspector-General of Schools, Prof. Azeko, visited the Bono Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Addae Akwaboa Esq , on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Sunyani.
The delegation included the Deputy Inspector-General of Schools for General Services, Ms. Ayisha Gomda, Bono Regional Director of NaSIA, Mrs. Evelyn Akorfa Yentumi, Deputy Director of Standards and Licensing Division, Mr. Gideon Adjapong; and other officials from NaSIA.
During the meeting, discussions centered on NaSIA’s office space challenges and its role in enhancing education in the region. Prof. Azeko congratulated Hon. Akwaboa on his appointment and requested his support in securing a permanent office space for NaSIA.
Hon. Akwaboa reaffirmed his commitment to supporting NaSIA, emphasizing the importance of strengthening education in the Bono region. He assured the delegation that efforts would be made to provide the necessary resources for NaSIA to function effectively.

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March 7, 2025

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On Wednesday March 5, 2025, a delegation from the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) paid a courtesy visit to the Bono East Regional Minister, Hon. Francis Owusu Antwi as part of a familiarization and stakeholder engagement effort with the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) and the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) in Techiman.
The delegation, led by the Inspector General of Schools, Prof. Azeko, included Deputy Inspector General of Schools for General Services, Ms. Ayisha Gomda, Bono East Regional Director of NaSIA, Mr. Augustin Aboagye, Deputy Director of Standards and Licensing Division, Mr. Gideon Adjapong, and other officials of NaSIA.
Discussions focused on securing an office space for NaSIA in the region and addressing operational challenges. Prof. Azeko congratulated Hon. Owusu Antwi on his appointment and formally requested his support in acquiring a permanent office space for NaSIA.
In response, the Bono East Regional Minister assured the delegation of his commitment to ensuring that NaSIA receives the necessary office space to operate effectively in the region.

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February 17, 2025

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On Friday 14th February 2025, the Inspector-General of Schools (IGS), Prof. Azeko, Salifu Tahiru (PhD), together with Ms. Ayisha Gomda, Deputy IGS, General Services, Mr Felix Amegah, Deputy IGS Operations together with a section of officials of NaSIA paid a working visit to the Minister of Education, Hon Haruna Iddrisu (MP) at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra.
Prof Azeko, in his address, outlined issues that border on NaSIA’s mandate as well as his vision for this new role.
The Education Minister, Hon Haruna Iddrisu (MP), reiterated his commitment to NaSIA and to improving the standards of education in the country.

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February 15, 2025

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Management of the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) receives Prof. Azeko, Salifu Tahiru (PhD), The newly appointed Inspector-General of Schools, Ms. Ayisha Gomda, the Deputy Inspector-General of Schools (D-IGS) in charge of General Services and Mr. Felix Amegah, Deputy Inspector-General of Schools (D-IGS), in charge of Operations at the premises of the National Schools Inspectorate Authority, in Accra


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September 3, 2024

The National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) is pleased to inform the general public that the list of licensed private pre-tertiary educational institutions has been published. This list is a comprehensive register of all private pre-tertiary schools in Ghana that have met the requirements and standards set by the Ministry of Education to operate legally as of the 31 st July 2024.

As the new academic year begins, we urge all parents, guardians and the public to ensure their wards are enrolled in licensed schools. These schools have passed NaSIA’s rigorous inspections and meet the Ministry of Education’s standards, providing a safe environment, quality education and a recognized curriculum for your ward’s overall development.

By choosing a licensed school, you are not only ensuring compliance with Ghana’s educational standards but also safeguarding your ward’s future in a recognized institution.

The list can be accessed on NaSIA’s official website http://www.nasia.gov.gh and also on our social media platforms.

We encourage all stakeholders to verify the licensing status of any private pre-tertiary institution before making enrolment decisions. For further inquiries or assistance, please contact NaSIA via email on licensing@nasia.gov.gh or via a call on 0302907589/0549137015.


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August 13, 2024

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the newly appointed Head of the Ghana National Office of The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. Mrs. Rosemond Wilson, paid a working visit to the National School Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) at their office premise in Roman-ridge,Accra.

The purpose of the visit was to formally introduce to the Inspector General of School, Dr. Wilson as the new Head of the Ghana National office of WAEC and also discuss issues of mutual concern.

Dr. Rosemond Wilson took over as head from Mrs Wendy E. Addy-Lamptey who proceeded on statutory retirement. She was accompanied by Samuel Atta Wemde ,John K. Kapi and Collins N. Essah,officials from WAEC.

The Inspector General of Schools, Dr. Haggar Hilda Ampadu, welcomed Dr. Wilson and briefed her on NaSIA’s mandate and ongoing works.

Dr. Wilson thanked the IGS and her management for the opportunity and commended NaSIA for the good work done within Ghana’s education sector over the years.


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March 18, 2024

On the 13th of March 2024, the National Schools Inspectorate Authority, (NaSIA), launched their School Licensing and Inspection Management System, (SLIMS) at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
In attendance was the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Hon. Rev. Dr. John Ntim Fordjour (MP), Dep. Minister of Education, Dr. Haggar Hilda Ampadu Inspector-General of Schools (IGS) NaSIA, Board Members of NaSIA, some Members of Parliament, Affiliate Agencies and Partners, other Dignitaries, representatives from Pre-Tertiary institutions, Management and staff of NaSIA.
The event started at 2pm with arrival of guests and an opening prayer by the Reverend Professor Emmanuel Adow-Obeng, after which a profiling of the transition from NIB to NaSIA was done by Nakeeyat the poet.
Dr. Haggar Hilda Ampadu, the IGS, gave the welcome address. Professor Eugene K.M. Darteh, Board Chair of NaSIA, and Miss Kimberly Rosen, Mission Director of USAID followed up with their brief remarks.

The Deputy Minister for Education, Hon. Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, introduced the keynote speaker, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H. E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
In his speech, The Vice President commended the Inspector-General of Schools and her team for the laudable initiative of developing of the School Licensing and Inspection Management System, to help regulate and supervise more than Eighty Thousand Pre-tertiary Schools across the country, adding that Ghana was the only country in Africa with such a product.

He also noted that the introduction of SLIMS would go a long way to ensure:
1. The principle of transparency
2. Ability to inspect more schools within a month due to Its availability 24hrs a day
3. The realisation of government’s commitment to digitalization in the educational sector.

There was a demonstration of the SLIMS model by the IGS after which the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, launched it and presented the first ever SLIMS license to a proprietor.
The USAID, represented by Madam Roselyn donated hundred (100) tablets to NaSIA in support of the SLIMS initiative.
The program, which was very well attended, ended at about 4pm amidst exchange of pleasantries.

 

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