Darma officially took office as the Head of the Education Office of Ketapang Regency after being sworn in by Ketapang Regent Alexander Wilyo at the Ketapang Regent’s Office on Monday afternoon, August 24, 2026. Darma succeeds Ucup Supriatna, who was reassigned as the Regent’s Expert Staff for Economic, Financial, and Development Affairs during the structural reshuffle.
Leadership Transition at the Ketapang Education Office
Ucup Supriatna attended the swearing-in ceremony virtually alongside his wife due to health conditions that prevented him from attending in person. According to Regent Alexander Wilyo, the administration appreciates Ucup’s service during his tenure leading the education agency and wishes him a speedy recovery so he can return to activities with the regional government. “Thank you to Pak Ucup. Hopefully, he recovers soon and can return to be with us,” Regent Alexander Wilyo stated.
The appointment of Darma to the post brings a new leadership phase for one of the region’s most critical administrative bodies. Regent Alexander Wilyo emphasized that the Education Office is a strategic regional apparatus organization directly tied to human resource quality. “Congratulations to Pak Darma. I ask that you immediately take steps and make adjustments. This is a strategic OPD. The main task is how the Ketapang HDI continues to rise,” the regent said.
Strategic Priorities for Human Development Index Growth
Regent Alexander Wilyo pointed out that the Human Development Index (HDI) of Ketapang Regency shows an upward trend year after year. Strengthening the education sector remains essential to sustaining that progress. As part of this mandate, the new education head must conduct direct field assessments across all 20 subdistricts in Ketapang.
This comprehensive mapping covers kindergartens, elementary schools, and junior high schools. The assessment evaluates physical infrastructure, teacher headcounts, distribution metrics, and specific facility needs. “Must have complete data. In the 20 subdistricts, what are the conditions of the infrastructure and teaching staff?” Regent Alexander Wilyo noted.
Did You Know? Ucup Supriatna participated in his own successor’s swearing-in ceremony via a virtual video link accompanied by his wife because ongoing health conditions prevented him from being physically present at the Ketapang Regent’s Office.
Data-Driven Policy and Equitable Teacher Distribution
The regional administration is pushing for a centralized, continuously updated educational database to guide future policy decisions. Regent Alexander Wilyo stressed that this data is vital for resolving disparities in teacher distribution. The administration aims to eliminate instances where a single school relies on only one teacher.
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“Teacher conditions must also be known. Teacher distribution must be even, from upstream to downstream. I no longer want there to be schools filled with only one teacher,” Regent Alexander Wilyo emphasized, highlighting that the future of Ketapang Regency hinges on educational advancement. The ceremony concluded with the official oath-taking, attended by Vice Regent Jamhuri Amir, Forkopimda members, and various regional government officials.
Expert Insight: Shifting personnel in a primary regional apparatus organization like the Education Office underscores how local governments use structural shifts to recalibrate administrative focus. By tying leadership changes directly to measurable outcomes like Human Development Index growth and infrastructure mapping across 20 subdistricts, the administration signals that data-driven oversight will dictate future resource allocation from the upstream to downstream areas of Ketapang.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new Head of the Education Office of Ketapang Regency?
Darma officially assumed the role after being sworn in by Regent Alexander Wilyo on Monday, August 24, 2026.
What position was Ucup Supriatna assigned to following the reshuffle?
Ucup Supriatna was appointed as the Regent’s Expert Staff for Economic, Financial, and Development Affairs.
What specific directive did Regent Alexander Wilyo give regarding teachers?
The regent demanded that teacher distribution become more even across all subdistricts from upstream to downstream, stating he no longer wants any school to rely on just one teacher.
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