The Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has asked Ghanaian graduates to reject the misconception that success could only be found abroad.

He said the notion misconceived that the only way to succeed is to leave the shores of Ghana was not the truth since it comes with its own challenges.

He said there was a need to disabuse the minds of those with that perception so they would continue to stay in the country and contribute to Ghana’s development.

He said education is the bedrock of the social and economic development of every country.
He was speaking at the 28th congregation of the University of Education, Winneba, on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

“The notion is misconceived that the only way to succeed is to leave the shores of this country. I am here to announce happily that those countries have higher levels and higher numbers of researchers per million population. The Netherlands has 6,074 researchers per million population, compared to Ghana, which has 87 researchers per million population. So let us continue to disabuse the minds of those who have been misleading the public by saying that education has no place in the development of the country.

Education is the bedrock of the social and economic development of every country. Any country that has been able to make serious strife and research are those who have been on the path of prosperity and who have been on the path of rapid social and economic development.”

He also extended an invitation to those who travelled aboard to pursue higher education to return home and continue to serve this country, following the shining example of researchers at UEW and other institutions who are engaging in ground-breaking research to help the country develop. 

He further indicated that the government’s substantial investment in education demonstrates its commitment to transforming the sector.

He noted that the government’s investment of GH¢129 billion in the education sector has significantly improved literacy rates among children under 10.

Professor Stephen Johnson Mitchual, Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, announced the institution’s transition from traditional in-person instruction to a more dynamic online approach.

This move is intended to make education more accessible and easy for everyone.

By: Rainbowradioonline.cim/Ghana