The Upper East Region has been declared ready to host the 33rd Annual Conference of the Conference of Directors of Education (CODE), with organisers expressing satisfaction with preparations ahead of the five-day event.
The conference is scheduled for October 19 to 23, 2026, and is expected to bring together education directors and other stakeholders from across the country, alongside high-profile dignitaries.
National President of CODE, Director Ibrahim Mumuni, made the declaration after leading a delegation of the national executives and executives of the Upper East branch to inspect facilities and assess preparations for the conference.
The delegation subsequently paid a courtesy call on the Upper East Regional Director of Education, Mr Razak Z. Abdul-Korah, on Monday, September 14, to brief him on its findings and highlight areas requiring attention ahead of the conference.
Director Mumuni expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness following the inspection.
“After inspecting the facilities, UER is ready to host this year’s conference.”
In response, Mr Abdul-Korah thanked the CODE leadership for the confidence placed in the region and assured the delegation that the Regional Education Directorate would work with stakeholders to ensure a successful conference.
“We will work assiduously and to the best of our ability to ensure that the Region hosts it well.”
The Regional Director also said the region would seek to improve on the standards set during the 2023 CODE Annual Conference hosted by the Upper West Region. One of the major issues identified ahead of the conference is the need for sponsorship from businesses and corporate organisations in the Upper East Region.
The involvement of local businesses is expected not only to support the successful hosting of the conference but also to provide an avenue for enterprises to showcase their products and services to the expected delegates and visitors.
The conference is being held under the theme: “From Policy to Classroom: District Leadership for Quality Learning Outcomes and 21st Century Skills for National Development.”
The event is expected to attract the President of Ghana, the Minister for Education, and other senior government officials and education stakeholders. Beyond its educational significance, the conference presents an opportunity for the Upper East Region to promote its hospitality, culture, tourism and economic potential to a national audience.
Local businesses, particularly those engaged in smock production, crafts and the guinea fowl value chain, could benefit from increased demand associated with the influx of delegates during the conference.
Delegates are also expected to have opportunities to visit some of the region’s major tourist and cultural attractions. Among them are the Paga Crocodile Pond and Pikworo Slave Camp in the Kasena-Nankana West District, the Tenzug Shrine in the Talensi District, and the Tono and Vea dams in the Kasena-Nankana Municipal and Bongo districts respectively.
The exposure could help position the Upper East Region as a destination for tourism, cultural experiences and local enterprise beyond the duration of the conference.
Credit: PR Unit, GES UER
