Government has announced GH¢100 million in seed capital for Ghana’s ten technical universities, with the funding expected to be provided under the 2027 Budget as part of efforts to strengthen technical and vocational education.
Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Abas Apaak disclosed this while representing the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Dr. Julius Debrah, as chairman during the 60th anniversary celebration of St. Martin’s Senior High School at Adoagyiri-Nsawam on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
He also revealed that GH¢4.2 billion had been allocated through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to support the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) and Free Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Free TVET) programmes.
“GETFund has allocated GH¢4.2 billion to Free SHS and Free TVET combined, and GH¢100 million in seed capital has been announced for our ten Technical Universities, to come from the 2027 budget,” Dr. Apaak said.
He said the allocations formed part of the government’s broader investment in education, particularly efforts to equip young people with practical and technical skills relevant to the changing world of work.
Dr. Apaak further disclosed that GETFund had been uncapped to allow additional resources to flow into the education sector and support the development of school infrastructure.
“This Government has uncapped the Ghana Education Trust Fund, GETFund, making room for more money to flow into the Fund and, through it, into classrooms, laboratories, hostels, and other infrastructure in our schools,” he stated.
Beyond infrastructure and funding, the Deputy Minister highlighted ongoing efforts to equip learners with digital and technological skills through curriculum reforms.
He said the revised basic school curriculum now incorporates coding, computational thinking, artificial intelligence literacy, and digital citizenship, supported by STEM equipment and teacher training.
The government is also implementing the One Million Coders Programme to equip young Ghanaians with digital skills.
Dr. Apaak said these interventions were necessary to prepare students for emerging opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital finance, and other technologies.
His remarks formed part of the 60th anniversary celebration of St. Martin’s SHS, held under the theme, “Six Decades of Excellence: Celebrating Legacy and Empowering 21st Century Learners.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
