A/R TVET exams: TVET a key driver of Ghana’s development – Apaak

The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has observed that Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a major force that will drive Ghana’s development.

He said the government, well aware of the sector’s impact on the economy, is investing in it to realise its full potential.

Addressing TVET students at the Methodist Technical Institute (MTI) at Kumasi-Kwadaso in the Ashanti Region on Monday, he expressed best wishes to them in their examination as they prepare to formally exit the second cycle institution.

He also visited some centers such as Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI), Tweidie 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.

His 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, assured them of the government’s commitment to supporting Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana and said, 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 practice by virtue of what you’ve learnt so far, we have also launched the National Apprenticeship Program which you can take advantage of,” he told the students.

He continued: “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.”

Since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed office in January, it has been pledging to give technical institutes and universities the necessary infrastructural support and facelift amid struggles with deplorable facilities by staff and students alike.