GES clarifies NCPTA, Prospectus Ghana Limited partnership

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has clarified its stance on a partnership between the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) and Prospectus Ghana Limited, aimed at marketing and selling products across about 200 schools. The clarification was made to avoid any misunderstandings and safeguard parents and students from unwarranted financial obligations.

According to the GES, the NCPTA does not have the mandate, appointment, or authorization to represent the GES, public schools, parents, or students. They cannot enter into commercial agreements on their behalf. The GES also made it clear that each Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) operates at the individual school level and interacts directly with local school authorities on issues related to learner development and school welfare.

The GES does not acknowledge a national PTA structure with the power to issue directives, negotiate sales arrangements, or represent all parents and schools under its authority. The GES confirmed having a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prospectus Ghana Limited for introducing its educational products and services to schools.

However, it emphasized that this agreement does not make the purchase of these products mandatory. The MoU does not grant any external body the authority to compel students to purchase the products, stating that it does not make the acquisition of Prospectus Ghana products compulsory. The GES reaffirmed its commitment to shielding parents and learners from unauthorized financial demands in public schools.

It directed school authorities, parents, and third-party vendors to ensure that all communications and arrangements align with official GES guidelines. The GES pledged to continue enforcing compliance across public basic and senior high schools and uphold the importance of transparency in education access.