The Ashanti Regional Deputy Communication Officer hopeful of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Jerry James Sukah, who is popularly known as Papa Jay, has called on the government to incorporate experienced academics into educational administration.

Speaking on Kessben FM, Papa Jay specifically mentioned Prof. Edward Brenya.of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) as an example of the kind of expertise the country should be tapping into.

Papa Jay and Prof Edward Brenya

According to him, seasoned lecturers who possess deep knowledge of policy, governance, and research can play a critical role in shaping and reforming Ghana’s education sector.

He argued that bringing such individuals into educational administration would help bridge the gap between academic theory and practical policy implementation.Papa Jay stressed that the country’s education system requires innovative thinking and evidence-based decision-making, which he believes experienced scholars like Prof. Brenya can provide.

He maintained that involving top academics in leadership and advisory roles would strengthen institutional reforms and improve overall outcomes.

A brief profile of Professor Edward Brenya, Otumfuor’s Education Fund – First Administrative Manager at KNUST. He was sponsored by the Otumfuor Education Fund to do his PhD in the USA. Prof. Brenya is currently Head of the Political Science Department at KNUST.

Besides, he’s Council chairman for Kumasi Technical University.Prof. Edward Brenya is credited with having introduced master’s & bachelor’s degrees in public administration as well as a PhD in political science at KNUST.

Besides, he has served on several boards and committees.

Contribution to NDC:

Patron of TEIN KNUST – Director of Research for Youth Wing – Parliamentary candidate aspirant for Sekyere Afram Plains in the 2020 general electionRegional Rep for Effiduase Constituency-Sponsored Asanteman “Dumsor” Vigil 2024 organised by Ashanti Democrats
Source:Kessben online