The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has emphasised that Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) remains a vital force that will propel Ghana’s development.
Dr Apaak assured that the government will invest heavily in TVET education due to its significant impact on the economy.
Addressing TVET students at the Methodist Technical Institute (MTI) at Kumasi-Kwadaso in the Ashanti Region on Monday, he extended his best wishes to them in their examination as they prepare to formally exit the second cycle institution.
He also visited some centres, including the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI), Tweedie Technical Institute (TTI), and Business Secretariat Institute (BSTSI).
“As you’re beginning your first paper today, you’ll excel in all your papers. The president has asked me to convey to you through the minister that technical, vocational education is what is going to propel Ghana to achieve the development we want. And that is why the minister has announced the establishment of three additional technical universities,” he observed.
The deputy minister’s assurance comes on the back of an announcement by his boss, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, to the effect that the government was going to establish three new technical universities in three of the six newly created regions of the country.
The decision, Mr Iddrisu has explained, was to ensure equal access to technical education to the highest level for all across the country.
Dr Apaak, in his interaction with the learners, stressed that the government is committed to supporting Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana.
He stated, irrespective of the path they elected to take after school, the administration was going to lend its support to them.
“Those of you who want to continue from this level, we will make provision for you. Those who may want to practise by virtue of what you’ve learnt so far, we have also launched the National Apprenticeship Programme, which you can take advantage of,” he told the students.
He added that “Ghana cannot progress; we cannot develop without technical and vocational training. We prioritise you and promise you that we will deal with you all the way regardless of the direction you decide to take.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana