Professor Jerome Siau Djangmah, a towering figure in Ghana’s academic and educational sector, has died at the age of 88.
The news was officially announced in a statement dated May 26, 2026, and signed by Dr. Addo Djangmah on behalf of the bereaved family. According to the statement, the distinguished academic and public servant passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Prof. Djangmah’s career spanned decades of dedicated service across several leading educational institutions in Ghana and West Africa.
He held several prominent positions, including Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Chairman of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), and Head of the Department of Zoology at both the University of Ghana (UG) and the University of Cape Coast.
The Djangmah family has announced that visitations will be held at the family residence at No. 5 Oleander Street, Teshie-Nungua Estate in Accra.
Visitations will take place between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the following dates: Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31; Wednesday, June 3; Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7; Wednesday, June 10; and Saturday, June 13.
The family added that details of the final funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
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