Deputy Director-Northern Region
Nyake Sama Banya
Regional Deputy Director-Northern Region
Overview of the Regional Deputy Director’s Office
The Regional Deputy Director’s Office serves as the regional arm of the Ministry responsible for coordinating, supervising, and monitoring technical and higher education activities within the region. The office provides leadership in the implementation of government policies, programmes, and initiatives aimed at improving access, quality, and relevance of technical and higher education.
The office is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of regional operations, ensuring effective service delivery, and maintaining compliance with established educational standards. It works closely with educational institutions, local authorities, line ministries, development partners, and other stakeholders to promote the growth and development of the sector.
Key functions of the office include policy implementation, programme coordination, quality assurance monitoring, budget management, scholarship administration, stakeholder engagement, and staff supervision. The office also facilitates communication between the Ministry’s headquarters and institutions within the region, ensuring that information, directives, and resources are effectively disseminated and utilised.
Through strategic planning, monitoring, and leadership, the Regional Deputy Director’s Office contributes to the achievement of national education goals by strengthening institutional performance, enhancing educational opportunities, and fostering continuous improvement in technical and higher education services throughout the region.