Dr. Apaak leads TVET reforms through capacity-building programme

Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak has underscored the importance of leadership development in advancing Ghana’s ongoing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reforms.

He said the government’s efforts to transform the TVET sector would require strong institutional leadership, effective management systems and continuous capacity-building for administrators and principals.

Launching the TVET Leadership and Management Training Workshop under the Singapore–Africa Partnership Leading to Growth and Sustainability (SAPLINGS) Programme, Dr. Apaak described the initiative as “another important step in Ghana’s deliberate and forward-looking effort to build a modern, responsive, and world-class Technical and Vocational Education and Training system.”

He stated that Ghana’s vision was to develop “a skilled, innovative, and globally competitive workforce capable of driving industrial growth, creating jobs, and responding effectively to the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.”

According to Dr. Apaak, leadership remained central to achieving that vision because institutional heads played a critical role in translating policies into meaningful outcomes.

“The success of every TVET institution depends not only on infrastructure and equipment, but also on the quality of the people who lead those institutions,” he noted.

The workshop, organised through collaboration between the Ghana TVET Service and the Government of Singapore, brought together TVET principals and institutional leaders from Ghana and across West Africa.

Senior experts from Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education (ITE) are facilitating the 10-day intensive programme, which focuses on institutional governance, quality assurance systems, curriculum delivery, policy implementation, staff development and industry engagement.

Dr. Apaak commended Singapore for supporting Ghana’s TVET transformation agenda through knowledge-sharing and technical cooperation.

He described Singapore’s technical and vocational education system as “one of the world’s most remarkable success stories,” adding that Ghana could draw valuable lessons from its approach to skills development and industry alignment.

The Deputy Minister also highlighted the importance of regional collaboration in strengthening TVET systems across West Africa.

He urged participants to actively engage in the training sessions, exchange ideas and apply lessons learned to improve institutional performance and graduate employability.

Dr. Apaak further reiterated government’s commitment to investing in policies, partnerships and leadership development to position TVET as a major driver of national growth.