GES condoles with family of deceased student of O'Reilly SHS.

GES D-G, Dr Eric Nkansah leading led the delegation.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has expressed profound regret and condolences to the family of Edward Borketey Sackey, a final-year student at O'Reilly Senior High School in Accra, who tragically lost his life in a fatal altercation with a fellow student.

The Service has assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway, led by the Director-General, to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.

In the wake of this devastating event, the GES has taken immediate action to support the school community and the bereaved family.

The situation at the school has been stabilized, and measures are being implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.

The GES has urged the public to refrain from speculation and allow the investigative process to unfold. The Service has pledged to keep the public informed as more information emerges.

This tragic incident has sparked widespread concern and calls for a comprehensive review of safety protocols in schools.

The GES has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring justice is served and to implementing measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.

In all, the Ghana Education Service has assured that, it is taking decisive action to address the tragic loss of life at O'Reilly Senior High School, providing support to those affected, and working to ensure that such incidents are prevented from happening again.

Related link: Final year student at O'Reilly SHS stabbed to death by colleague. 

Source: HR Forum News

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